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Musée Volti
Museum inside the citadel presenting Volti’s sculptures. A compact cultural stop in a major historic setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 12 trains from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
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Trains from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer run on average 18 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 13m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer.
The table below shows live departures for Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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86024 | On time 10:17 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 10:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
881122 | On time 10:35 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h16 | 10:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
86026 | On time 10:47 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 11:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
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881210 | 8:05 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h14 | 8:19 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
86014 | 8:17 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 8:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
881114 | 8:34 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 8:49 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
86016 | 8:47 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 9:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
881214 | 9:05 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h14 | 9:19 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
86018 | 9:16 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 9:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
881118 | 9:35 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h15 | 9:50 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
86022 | 9:46 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h14 | 10:00 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
881218 | 10:05 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h14 | 10:19 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum inside the citadel presenting Volti’s sculptures. A compact cultural stop in a major historic setting.
The chapel can also be visited as an art site for Cocteau’s decorative work, offering a focused experience of modern mural art in a historic space.
Small local history museum in the citadel with collections on crafts, traditions and daily life in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
The town’s main beach curves along the bay with clear views and easy access from the centre. Popular for swimming and seaside walks.
Steep old-town lanes with ochre façades, stairways and sea glimpses. Best explored on foot for atmosphere and local character.
Charming waterfront lined with colourful buildings, boats and access to the old town. Ideal for a scenic stroll and photographs.
Niçoise-style stuffed vegetables, usually courgettes, peppers or onions, baked with a filling of vegetables, herbs and often meat. A Riviera home-cooking staple.
Traditional Nice chickpea flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven with olive oil and pepper. Simple, beloved street food across the Côte d’Azur.
A salad of tomatoes, anchovies, tuna, eggs, olives and raw vegetables. It is a defining dish of Nice cuisine and common along this coast.
Friendly old-town crêperie and bistro with savoury galettes, salads and simple French dishes in a laid-back setting.
Refined seaside dining in the old town, known for Mediterranean fish and elegant Riviera cooking in a polished setting.
Historic harbour restaurant serving Provençal and Niçoise dishes, with a classic terrace atmosphere facing the water.
More expensive than many French coastal towns. Hotels, dining and beach-season prices are high, though local buses and trains keep day-to-day transport fairly manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Most Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer trains use the Monaco-Monte Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer station pair. Use this guide to compare Monaco - Monte-Carlo and Villefranche-sur-Mer train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Monaco-Monte Carlo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse, Café de Paris Monte-Carlo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Monaco-Monte Carlo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Monaco-Monte Carlo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monaco-Monte Carlo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monaco-Monte Carlo.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo.
Villefranche-sur-Mer has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Belle Etoile, Les Garçons, Espuma
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Villefranche-sur-Mer. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Mer: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Mer: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Mer: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Welcome Hotel, Hotel La Regence, Hotel Le Versailles.
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