There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Monte Carlo by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
2h 10m€44–128Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
9h€127–243Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Nice Airportbus FlixBus 1404
10h 10m€70–91Drive 447.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Monte Carlocar 447.5 km
5h 48m€84–121
Geneva to Monte Carlo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Monte Carlo is to fly which costs €40 - €130 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Monte Carlo is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs €40 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Portier via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Geneva and Monte Carlo is 324 km. The road distance is 447.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €120 - €250.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Geneva to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Geneva to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Monte Carlo is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 9h, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
easyJet and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 9h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Geneva to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Monte Carlo is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Geneva to Monte Carlo.
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