There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Montanay by train, bus, taxi, car or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Albigny Neuville
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Oullins to Montanay
3 alternative options
Line 40 bus
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Take the line 40 bus from Bellecour le Viste to Bellegarde
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Lyon to Montanay
Drive
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Drive from Lyon to Montanay
Lyon to Montanay by train and bus
The journey time between Lyon and Montanay is around 36 min and covers a distance of around 18 km. This includes an average layover time of around 17 min. Operated by SNCF, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and TCL Sytral, the Lyon to Montanay service departs from Lyon Perrache and arrives in Pont de Neuville Rg. Typically 251 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montanay is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 42 min.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Montanay is to taxi which costs €40 - €50 and takes 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bellecour le Viste and arriving at Bellegarde. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Lyon and Montanay is 14 km. The road distance is 19.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montanay without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs €12 - €23.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from Lyon to Montanay, including transfers.
Lyon to Montanay bus services, operated by TCL Sytral, depart from Bellecour le Viste station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montanay is to train which takes 36 min and costs €12 - €23. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus, which costs and takes 41 min.
Lyon to Montanay bus services, operated by TCL Sytral, arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Montanay is 19 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Lyon to Montanay.

- Distance: 14.5 km
- Duration: 36 min
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Montanay, France?
SNCF operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Albigny Neuville hourly. Tickets cost €4 - €10 and the journey takes 17 min. Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, TCL Sytral operates a bus from Bellecour le Viste to Bellegarde every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 41 min.

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Albigny Neuville
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €7
- Rail 1st Class
- €8 - €10

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Perrache to Albigny-Neuville
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €23
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

- Phone
- 04 26 10 12 12
- Website
- tcl.fr
Bus from Bellecour le Viste to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- tcl.fr

- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Oullins to Montanay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
Taxi Transport Lyon Rhône-Alpes
- Phone
- +33 4 37 25 83 67
- Website
- transportrhonealpes.com
Taxi Lyonnais
- Phone
- +33 4 78 26 81 81
- Website
- tl.fr
Taxi Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 72 10 86 86
- Website
- taxilyon.com
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