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

The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Lyon is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Monte Carlo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Monte Carlo to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Office du tourisme and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Aeroport Term2 and Fréjus - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Monte Carlo and Lyon?

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

The distance between Monte Carlo and Lyon is 559 km. The road distance is 412.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Monte Carlo to Lyon, including transfers.

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

Monte Carlo to Lyon bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Aeroport Term2 station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Monte Carlo to Lyon?

The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Fréjus, which costs and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Monte Carlo to Lyon bus arrive?

Monte Carlo to Lyon bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Monte Carlo to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monte Carlo to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Lyon is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Monte Carlo to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3735+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Monte Carlo to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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 Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 54m
€56–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
9h 26m
€26–49
Bus via Fréjus
1. Take the bus from Aeroport Term2 to Gare Routierebus 90
2. Take the bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 43m
Drive 412.1 km
1. Drive from Monte Carlo to Lyoncar 412.1 km
6h 24m
€73–105
Fly
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
3h 40m
€87–202

Monte Carlo to Lyon by train (TGV)

17Weekly Trains

5h 54mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Office du tourisme to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Aeroport Term2, Gare Routiere, and Fréjus - Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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