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 the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €74 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Where the petrol money goes
The 33 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Where to fill up
Filling up at these stops instead of wherever the tank runs low saves about €3 (4.2%).
- 1.Solaizeat 14 km13 L at €1.99/L
Assumes a 50-litre tank that starts half full. Your car will differ — plan it with your own numbers.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for France, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Lyon → Nice in a family car, electric costs €54.21 less than petrol — 74% 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 104 that report a price. Local median €2.137 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €7.35.
- 13 km€1.990Filling station111 Rue Marietton
- 24 km€1.990Filling stationAvenue Tony Garnier
- 34 km€1.990Filling stationAvenue Tony Garnier
- 44 km€1.990Filling station131 Rue Marius Berliet
- 56 km€1.990Filling stationBd Laurent Bonnevay
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Nice
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Nice, out of 54 that report a price. Local median €2.157 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €8.35.
- 12 km€1.990Filling station27 Avenue Denis Semeria
- 22 km€1.990Filling station93 Route de Turin Rn 204
- 33 km€1.990Filling station57, av. J.RAYBAUD
- 43 km€1.990Filling station217 Promenade des Anglais
- 54 km€1.990Filling station61 Boulevard Napoléon III
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Lyon and Nice (472 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. 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 trip planner for your exact numbers, or check 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 €2.137 across 104 stations that report a price — about €7.35 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 €2.157 across 54 stations that report a price — about €8.35 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 €73.65 in an average petrol car, €66.44 in a diesel, and €19.54 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
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 €74 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €18 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 prices the petrol is about €74. A 10% rise takes it to €81, a 25% rise to €92, and a 10% fall to €66. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
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 trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.