What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Monaco?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Monaco is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Monaco?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Monaco is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Monaco?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Villa paloma via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Monaco?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Monaco?

The distance between Lyon and Monaco is 559 km. The road distance is 410.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Monaco without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Monaco?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Lyon to Monaco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Monaco bus from?

Lyon to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Monaco train from?

Lyon to Monaco train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Monaco?

The best way to get from Lyon to Monaco is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Lyon to Monaco bus arrive?

Lyon to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where does the Lyon to Monaco train arrive?

Lyon to Monaco train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Monaco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Monaco is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Lyon to Monaco.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Monaco?

Book your Lyon to Monaco train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Monaco?

There are 9190+ hotels available in Monaco.

Lyon to Monaco - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Monaco by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain Tgv
5h 14m
€109–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 59m
€35–65
Drive 410.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Monacocar 410.2 km
6h 17m
€73–106
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
3h 49m
€88–224
Bus via Vauban
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789 / ...
8h 23m
€43–71
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
6h 47m
€59–195

Lyon to Monaco by train (TGV)

21Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 559 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Monaco?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville 3 times a day. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Monaco

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.