There are 7 ways to get from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Lyon • 6h 38m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 11m
5 alternative options
Train • 7h 26m
Drive • 5h 53m
Train, fly to Lyon • 5h 34m
Fly to Basel, train • 7h 39m
Fly to Geneva, train • 8h 35m
Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Spelugues Fairmont and arriving at Chalon-sur-Saône via Nice - Airport T1 and Lyon, Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Monaco Monte Carlo and arriving at Chalon-sur-Saône via Nice-Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Chalon-sur-Saône is 684 km. The road distance is 615.7 km.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 6h 38m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône, including transfers.
Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport T1 station.
Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône is to train via Lyon which takes 6h 38m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 11m.
- Distance: 684.2 km
- Duration: 6h 38m
What companies run services between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Chalon-sur-Saône, France?
You can take a train from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône via Nice Ville, Nice-Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône via Nice - Airport T1 and Lyon, Perrache Bus Station in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from Nice to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Train from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mâcon to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Genève to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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 Chalon Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €24
- 1st Class
- €21 - €27
Train from Cannes to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €160
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Chalon Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60
Train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €35
- 1st Class
- €35 - €55
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chalon Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €21 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Monaco Monte Carlo to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €17
Train from Macon Ville to Chalon Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €21
Train from Monaco Monte Carlo to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chalon sur Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €17
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Chalon sur Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €33 - €37
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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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 Nice - Airport T1 to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus station to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- 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).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice Airport to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chalon-sur-Saône station.
Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chalon-sur-Saône station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Monte Carlo to Chalon-sur-Saône.
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