The average bus between Monte Carlo and Lyon takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monte Carlo to Lyon. 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 every 2 hours between Monte Carlo and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monte Carlo is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Lyon at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Aéroport Terminal 2 and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Monte Carlo to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Monte Carlo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Monte Carlo station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Monte Carlo to Lyon bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Monte Carlo to Lyon bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Lyon is 302.3 km. The road distance is 559 km.
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.