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Information about the Nîmes to Lyon train

Travel by train from Nîmes to Lyon. 24 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Nîmes at 5h 56m and the last at 20h 19m, allowing you to cover the 2 km distance in as little as 0h 58m. Tickets are available from 10€ (1).

Nîmes to Lyon train best prices

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 17 August
Tuesday 18
Wednesday 19
Friday 21 August
42 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 22
42 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 23
42 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 24
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 25
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 26
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 27
35 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 28
42 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 29
42 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 30
42 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 31
41 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Tuesday 1st September September
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 2
10 € (1) Train
The cheapest
Train
Thursday 3
Friday 4
Saturday 5
16 € (1) Train
Train
Sunday 6
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 7
16 € (1) Train
Train
Tuesday 8
Wednesday 9
Thursday 10
Friday 11
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 12
38 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 13
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Nîmes to Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Nîmes to Lyon cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Nîmes to Lyon take?

The Nîmes to Lyon journey takes just 1h 54m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Nîmes to Lyon?

The journey from Nîmes to Lyon on the fastest train takes 0h 58m.

How many trains run from Nîmes to Lyon each day?

You can choose from 24 trains per day to travel from Nîmes to Lyon.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Nîmes and Lyon?

It is possible to travel between Nîmes and Lyon on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Nîmes and Lyon by train?

The total distance between Nîmes and Lyon by train is approximately 2 km.

What time is the first train from Nîmes to Lyon?

Each day, the first train leaves Nîmes for Lyon at 5h 56m.

What time is the last train from Nîmes to Lyon?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Nîmes at 20h 19m.

To leave Nîmes, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: NIMES CENTRE, NIMES PONT DU GARD.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: LYON PART DIEU, LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV.

Which train companies operate trains from Nîmes to Lyon?

You can complete your journey from Nîmes to Lyon on a OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI Brussels, Intercités, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI Spain train.

What services are offered on board?

If you want more flexibility on your OUIGO trips and to avoid being caught out by unexpected events, choose our "missed train" and "cancellation" options, in partnership with Allianz Travel.

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with various hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. As there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS trains, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: there’s no need to get up.

If you choose TGV INOUI, on some trains, you will benefit from a freely accessible workspace. This area is located between two second-class carriages. You will find a table with a power outlet to work in complete tranquillity.

Thanks to our booking systems on TGV Lyria, reserve a 4-seat space facing each other, separated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with a changing table and bottle warmer.

When travelling with TGV INOUI Spain, you can enjoy the comfort of our 1st class: more legroom, more spacious seats, and a wider backrest.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Nîmes to Lyon?

The price of a Nîmes – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Nîmes to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Nîmes to Lyon.

Price of a Nîmes – Lyon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Nîmes to Lyon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Nîmes to Lyon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Nîmes to Lyon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Nîmes – Lyon

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Nîmes to Lyon? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Nîmes – Lyon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Nîmes to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Nîmes to Lyon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Nîmes to Lyon and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Nîmes - Lyon. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Nîmes to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Nîmes to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Nîmes to Lyon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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What travel classes are available on the Nîmes to Lyon train?

To travel from Nîmes to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Nîmes to Lyon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

What on-board services are available on the Nîmes to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Nîmes to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Nîmes to Lyon train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 56m 7h 23m 1h 27m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 5156
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 57m 8h 24m 1h 27m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 12188 - TGV INOUI 9898
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 28m 9h 54m 2h 26m TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76302
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 11 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79319
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 31 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583 - TGV INOUI 12183
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 28m 10h 40m 3h 12m TER
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76302
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 08 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 17700
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 32m 10h 50m 1h 18m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 12562 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9862
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 24m 11h 48m 1h 24m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 49m 13h 53m 3h 04m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76408
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79694
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 28 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9866 - TGV INOUI 12566
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 49m 14h 40m 3h 51m TER
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76408
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 47 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86184
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 00m 11h 58m 0h 58m OUIGO
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    OUIGO 7876
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
11h 26m 15h 28m 4h 02m Intercités, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    Intercités 4655
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 1h10
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 49m 15h 28m 3h 39m TER, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76412
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 47 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79630
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 1h04
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 20m 15h 20m 1h 00m OUIGO
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    OUIGO 7860
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
14h 27m 15h 50m 1h 23m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 5500 - TGV INOUI 12184
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 21m 16h 48m 1h 27m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9864
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 12m 17h 51m 1h 39m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    OUIGO 7872
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 12182 - TGV INOUI 9896
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 52m 18h 50m 1h 58m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76420
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 33 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5182
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 02m 18h 20m 1h 18m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5358
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 32m 18h 50m 1h 18m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5182
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 19m 19h 22m 1h 03m OUIGO
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    OUIGO 7882
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
18h 28m 19h 50m 1h 22m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 6873
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 31m 20h 48m 1h 17m OUIGO
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    OUIGO 7810
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 48m 21h 38m 1h 50m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 86994
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 23 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
20h 19m 21h 38m 1h 19m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
20h 19m 22h 00m 1h 41m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Spain
Booking
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 12338 - TGV INOUI Spain 9706
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6852
  • Lyon Part Dieu