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 €30 - €60 and takes 8h 34m.

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 €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Monte Carlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Office du tourisme via Vauban and square de Normandie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

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 €100 - €180.

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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Vauban, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Lyon to Monte Carlo bus arrive?

Lyon to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.

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 17m 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 2543+ hotels available in Monte Carlo.

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

There are 6 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 Villetrain Tgv
5h 14m
€106–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 34m
€30–60
Bus via Vauban
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789 / ...
8h 19m
€40–67
Drive 409.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Monte Carlocar 409.9 km
6h 17m
€75–107
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
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 39m
€58–195

Lyon to Monte Carlo by train (TGV)

22Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest 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 €100–170 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Nice once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h.

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