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

The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Lyon is to bus via Aéroport Terminal 2 which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 30m.

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 6m and costs €45 - €250.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Monaco to Lyon?

The distance between Monaco and Lyon is 336 km. The road distance is 411.4 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Monaco to Lyon, including transfers.

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 fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus via Aéroport Terminal 2, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Monaco to Lyon train arrive?

Monaco to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Monaco to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Lyon is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m 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?

There are 3833+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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

Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
3h 19m
€93–233
Bus via Aéroport Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 30m
€36–72
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 54m
€88–196
Drive 411.4 km
1. Drive from Monaco to Lyoncar 411.4 km
6h 24m
€73–105
Fly from Monaco
1. Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MCM - LYS
3h 6m
€46–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
8h 40m
€37–70

Monaco to Lyon by train

23Weekly Trains

5h 54mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.8 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Monaco and Lyon, France?

easyJet and Air France fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once a week.

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