Cost to drive from Lyon to Nice
Driving from Lyon to Nice covers 472 km (293 miles) and takes about 5h 4min without stops. At France's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €68.49 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against France's live prices.
Driving Lyon → Nice in a family car, electric costs €48.95 less than petrol — 71% of the bill.
Lyon vs Nice: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 472 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Lyon
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Lyon, out of 122 that report a price. Local median €2.116 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €6.30.
- 13 km€1.990Filling station112/116 Rue de Gerland
- 23 km€1.990Filling station111 Rue Marietton
- 33 km€1.990Filling station100 Avenue Barthelemy Buyer
- 43 km€1.990Filling station34 Rue Pasteur
- 54 km€1.990Filling stationAvenue Tony Garnier
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Nice
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Nice, out of 60 that report a price. Local median €2.129 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €6.95.
- 12 km€1.990Filling station10 Boulevard Armee des Alpes
- 22 km€1.990Filling station27 Avenue Denis Semeria
- 32 km€1.990Filling station93 Route de Turin Rn 204
- 43 km€1.990Filling station57, av. J.RAYBAUD
- 53 km€1.990Filling station217 Promenade des Anglais
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Lyon and Nice (472 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and France's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the France fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Lyon?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Lyon is charging €1.990 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.116 across 122 stations that report a price — about €6.30 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Nice?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Nice is charging €1.990 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.129 across 60 stations that report a price — about €6.95 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Lyon to Nice?
The drive is 472 km (293 miles) and takes about 5h 4min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €68.49 in an average petrol car, €62.56 in a diesel, and €19.54 in an electric car, using France's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Lyon to Nice in miles and km?
About 293 miles or 472 kilometres by road — roughly 5h 4min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Lyon or Nice?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Lyon and Nice?
None on the way. The drive needs about 33.0 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Lyon to Nice?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €68 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €17 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 5h 4min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's France average the fuel is about €68. A 10% rise takes it to €75, a 25% rise to €86, and a 10% fall to €62. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are France's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.