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

The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monaco to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Monaco and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Monaco to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Place d'Armes and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aéroport Terminal 2 and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Monaco and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Monaco to Lyon?

The distance between Monaco and Lyon is 559 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Monaco to Lyon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Monaco to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monaco to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Monaco to Lyon train from?

Monaco to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Monaco to Lyon?

The best way to get from Monaco to Lyon is to train via Marseille which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Aéroport Terminal 2, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Monaco to Lyon bus arrive?

Monaco to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Monaco to Lyon train arrive?

Monaco to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Monaco to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Lyon is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Monaco to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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Train via Marseille
best
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 32m
€84–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1719 / ...
8h 55m
€39–70
Bus via Aéroport Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 10m
€59–94
Drive 411.3 km
1. Drive from Monaco to Lyoncar 411.3 km
6h 23m
€75–108
Fly
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
3h 20m
€99–259
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 54m
€104–178

Monaco to Lyon by train

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Distance: 559 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Monaco and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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