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Train timetable info Lyon-Monaco

Travel by train from Lyon to Monaco. 6 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 8h 06m and the last at 18h 06m, allowing you to cover the 524 km distance in as little as 5h 10m. Tickets are available from 44€ (1).

Best prices Lyon-Monaco

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 18 May
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21
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Saturday 23 May
100 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 24
73 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 25
55 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Tuesday 26
Wednesday 27
52 € (1) TER
TER
Thursday 28
Friday 29
79 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 30
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 31
Monday 1st June
Tuesday 2
Wednesday 3
Thursday 4 June
83 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 5
83 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 6
48 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 7
44 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Monday 8
51 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 9

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Wednesday 10

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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Lyon Monaco

How much does a train ticket from Lyon to Monaco cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lyon to Monaco take?

The Lyon to Monaco journey takes no more than 5h 28m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lyon to Monaco?

The minimum time to travel by train between Lyon and Monaco is 5h 10m.

How many trains run from Lyon to Monaco each day?

Each day, 6 trains depart from Lyon to Monaco.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lyon and Monaco?

You can reach Monaco from Lyon via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Lyon and Monaco by train?

The rail connection between Lyon and Monaco is approximately 524 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Monaco?

Each day, the first Lyon to Monaco train departs at 8h 06m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Monaco?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Lyon at 18h 06m.

To leave Lyon, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LYON PART DIEU.

At Monaco, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: MONACO MONTE CARLO.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Monaco?

You can make the Lyon to Monaco journey with OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, you can stay connected during your journey. With the OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare, select a seat with a power socket from 3 euros, and add the OUIFI option for 3 euros to enjoy Wi-Fi on board. These options are included if you choose OUIGO PLUS.

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Monaco?

The price of a Lyon – Monaco train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lyon to Monaco thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Monaco.

Price of a Lyon – Monaco Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Monaco: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lyon to Monaco at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Monaco

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lyon to Monaco? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lyon – Monaco Train

The best way to pay less for your Lyon to Monaco train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lyon to Monaco, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lyon to Monaco and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Monaco on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Lyon - Monaco

If you're travelling from Lyon to Monaco, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Lyon to Monaco with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Monaco

To travel from Lyon to Monaco, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Lyon to Monaco by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lyon - Monaco

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Monaco route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Train timetables Lyon-Monaco Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
8h 06m 13h 45m 5h 39m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6805
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
  • 18 min
  • Nice
    TER 86037
  • Nice Riquier
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
  • Eze
  • Cap-D'ail
  • Monaco Monte Carlo
10h 30m 15h 45m 5h 15m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV Lyria 9756
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • 22 min
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6173
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
  • 18 min
  • Nice
    TER 86047
  • Nice Riquier
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
  • Eze
  • Cap-D'ail
  • Monaco Monte Carlo
11h 38m 16h 48m 5h 10m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5332
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • 11 min
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6175
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
  • 16 min
  • Nice
    TER 86053
  • Nice Riquier
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
  • Eze
  • Cap-D'ail
  • Monaco Monte Carlo
13h 47m 19h 15m 5h 28m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6813
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • 12 min
  • Marseille Blancarde
    TER 17487
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Nice
  • 15 min
  • Nice
    TER 86065
  • Nice Riquier
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
  • Eze
  • Cap-D'ail
  • Monaco Monte Carlo
17h 10m 22h 49m 5h 39m TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 9879
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • 40 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    OUIGO 7853
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
  • 14 min
  • Nice
    TER 86083
  • Nice Riquier
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
  • Eze
  • Cap-D'ail
  • Monaco Monte Carlo
18h 06m 23h 43m 5h 37m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12177 - TGV INOUI 5537
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
  • 38 min
  • Nice
    TER 86087
  • Nice Riquier
  • Villefranche-Sur-Mer
  • Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
  • Eze
  • Cap-D'ail
  • Monaco Monte Carlo