Train Nice - Lyon

At about 4h15 from Nice with the high-speed TGV train, Lyon is told to be the City of Lights. Discover Lyon, dubbed by some as the Capital of the Gauls. The city's Musee des Beaux-Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art and Palais Saint-Pierre are worth visiting! You have to see the Place des Terreaux, Le Mur Des Canuts or the Place Bellecour during your stay. Keep an eye out for the Opera National de Lyon that puts on enjoyable shows during the year. Discover the history of the city by visiting the ancient ruins of the Theatres Romains de Fourviere or the Roman ruins. Lyon has also magnificent religious sites, such as Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste, Eglise Saint Nizier or Chapelle de Saint Vincent. The impressive architecture of the Tony Garnier Housing Project, the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and the Cour des Voraces will surely get your attention. Plunge into the old Lyon by visiting the Traboules du Vieux Lyon. And why not stroll in amazing scenic areas like the Fourviere Hill. To soak in some of the city's culture, you can go to one of the various museums like the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization, Le Petit Musee de Guignol fantastique or the Museum of the Resistance that exist in the city. If you are travelling with children, you should carve some time out to stop by aquariums such as the Aquarium de Lyon.

Train travel: an easy way to visit Lyon. From Nice City. You will arrive at Lyon Part Dieu after changing trains once. European railway stations are usually centrally situated in cities. Book your ticket online and just print it out safely at home or use your smartphone to save it (m-ticket service). No check-in is required usually. Depending on your reservation dates and budget, in some cases, you can get flexible or semi-flexible tickets that will give you the opportunity to exchange your tickets or ask for a refund if needed. Keep in mind that when traveling on Eurostar, Thalys or TGV trains, you must put your first and last name on your bag(s) properly.