The average bus between Lyon and Monte Carlo takes 8h 29m and the fastest bus takes 7h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Monte Carlo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Lyon and Monte Carlo. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Monte Carlo at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauban and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Monte Carlo station via Nice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Lyon to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
The distance between Lyon and Monte Carlo is 302.3 km. The road distance is 550 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Nice twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h.