What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo is to bus which costs €19 - €70 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Monte Carlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Office du tourisme via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Monte Carlo?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Monte Carlo. 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 Monte Carlo?

The distance between Lyon and Monte Carlo is 559 km. The road distance is 409.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Monte Carlo without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Monte Carlo bus from?

Lyon to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Monte Carlo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Monte Carlo?

The best way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €70 and takes 8h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Lyon to Monte Carlo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Monte Carlo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Monte Carlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Monte Carlo is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Lyon to Monte Carlo.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Monte Carlo?

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Where can I stay near Monte Carlo?

There are 8004+ hotels available in Monte Carlo.

Lyon to Monte Carlo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo 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 VilleTgv
5h 14m
€46–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 36m
€19–70
Drive 409.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Monte Carlo409.9 km
6h 14m
€73–105
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
3h 49m
€78–194
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
6h 39m
€62–228

Lyon to Monte Carlo by train (TGV)

21Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–60 and the journey takes 7h 20m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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