The average train between Monaco and Lyon takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Monaco 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 Monaco and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monaco is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Nice-Ville and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 8m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Monaco station and arriving at Lyon station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Monaco to Lyon train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Monaco to Lyon train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Monaco to Lyon train tickets online with ZOU ! TER, ZOU ! Intermétropole and 2 other operators.
The distance between Monaco and Lyon is 303 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Nice-Ville, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 5h 33m.