There are 8 ways to get from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2h 34m€80–220Fly from Monaco
cheapest- Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MCM - LYS
2h 10m€35–250Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7858
5h 13m€89–188Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 41m€66–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monaco-MCM to Lyon-LYS399.2 km
6h 11mDrive 399.2 km
- Drive from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 399.2 km
6h 11m€72–103Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
5h 53m€126–325Bus via Grenoble
- Take the bus from Antibes to Grenoblebus FlixBus N739 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 41m€56–103
Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus via Grenoble which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Place d'Armes and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Monaco and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 315 km. The road distance is 399.2 km.
The best way to get from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 5h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Monaco and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv twice daily. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–230
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–270
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 Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antibes to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monaco-MCM to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Monaco Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 8h 10m and has one stopover.
Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS).
easyJet, Air Corsica, Air France and FlexFlight ApS offer flights from Monaco Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport Airport.
Book your Monaco to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4107+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monaco and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.