The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
14
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 14 buses that leave Lyon for Monaco - Monte-Carlo every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
51094 · 31369:308h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)18:10Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£261One-way1 change
FlixBus23:507h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05Nice, Gare Routière Vauban£281One-way0 changes
93129 · 424910:309h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)19:45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£311One-way1 change
17202:406h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£321One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus18:009h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:20Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£381One-way1 change
FlixBus10:356h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)17:15Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£471One-way0 changes
17202:406h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£321One-way0 changes
501070:307h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:40Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£731One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:507h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05Nice, Gare Routière Vauban£281One-way0 changes
586716:357h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:50Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 302 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price | £249 Average Price |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo coaches for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5695 | 7:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h20 | 14:30 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h30 | 16:35 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
51094 · 3136 | 9:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h40 | 18:10 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 17:15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
50882 | 11:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 19:10 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h55 | 22:40 Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 1 change | |
58073 · 50591 | 13:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h05 | 22:55 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
5867 | 16:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 23:50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h35 | 1:15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h15 | 2:45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h20 | 3:20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 7:05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
50107 | 0:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h10 | 7:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 12h20 | 13:35 Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 9:50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
1720 | 2:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 9:20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo
Buses from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 302 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 302 km |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-CarloYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Monaco - Monte-Carlo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Monaco - Monte-Carlo
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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