The average train between Menton and Lyon takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Menton 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Menton and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Menton is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Nice-Ville and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Menton to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Menton station and arriving at Lyon station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Menton to Lyon train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Menton to Lyon train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Menton to Lyon train tickets online with ZOU!, ZOU ! Intermétropole and 2 other operators.
The distance between Menton and Lyon is 303.5 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Menton to Lyon Part Dieu via Nice-Ville, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 5h 39m.