There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Monaco by train, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 59m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 57m
4 alternative options
Bus via Vauban G R • 9h 37m
Drive • 4h 43m
Fly from Lyon, train • 3h 45m
Train to Geneva, fly • 6h 24m
Lyon to Monaco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Monaco is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Monaco is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs €70 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus station and arriving at Villa paloma via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Monaco Monte Carlo via Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Lyon and Monaco is 559 km. The road distance is 491 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €90 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Lyon to Monaco, including transfers.
Lyon to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus station.
Lyon to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Monaco is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.
- Distance: 559 km
- Duration: 4h 59m
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Monaco?
SNCF Bus operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice-Ville hourly, and the journey takes 4h 22m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus station to Nice - Airport T1 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 6h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nice St Augustin to Monaco Monte Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €6
- Rail 1st Class
- €5 - €8
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus station to Nice - Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Lyon to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport T1 station.
Lyon to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Monaco is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lyon to Monaco.
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