There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain Tgv
5h 6m€114–182Bus via Vauban
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789 / ...
8h 21m€48–76Drive 409.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Monte Carlocar 409.8 km
6h 17m€74–106Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
3h 36m€102–258Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 35m€63–100
Lyon to Monte Carlo by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo is to bus via Vauban which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €100 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Office du Tourisme via Vauban and Square de Normandie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Lyon and Monte Carlo is 559 km. The road distance is 409.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Lyon to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Monte Carlo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Vauban, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Nice twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
Lyon to Monte Carlo train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Monte Carlo is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Lyon to Monte Carlo.
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