There are 6 ways to get from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude 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, bus • 8h 24m
Cheapest option
Train, fly • 4h 41m
4 alternative options
Train, bus via Cannes • 9h 17m
Train • 11h 2m
Bus • 12h 2m
Drive • 6h 7m
Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €50 - €200.
No, there is no direct train from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude. However, there are services departing from Monaco Monte Carlo and arriving at Saint-Claude via Nice-Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Saint-Claude is 689 km. The road distance is 618.3 km.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude, including transfers.
Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 2m.
Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint-Claude station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude.
- Distance: 688.6 km
- Duration: 8h 24m
What companies run services between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
You can take a train from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude via Nice Ville, Nice-Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mouchard in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monte Carlo to Saint-Claude via Nice - Airport T1, Lyon - Perrache Bus station, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Part Dieu, and Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
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 Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mouchard to Saint-Claude
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Cannes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €110
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
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 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €70
Train from Mouchard to St Claude
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €35
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
Bus from Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière to Saint-Claude
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to St Claude
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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/
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 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
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