- Must visit
Musée océanographique de Monaco
Oceanography museum and aquarium on a cliff above the sea, combining marine science, historic collections and panoramic terraces.
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
15 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
15 m
Trains on 06 Sept
35
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 35 trains from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo, including 35 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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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86005
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86097
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86029
86005Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 9 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£5 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo:
A coach is £0.29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Monaco - Monte-Carlo take longer:
Coach takes on average 20m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (15m by train vs 26m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ZOU!.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86005 | 7:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 7:18 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881107 | 7:10 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h17 | 7:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86007 | 7:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 7:47 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881201 | 7:42 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 7:58 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86009 | 8:03 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 8:19 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881115 | 8:13 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 8:29 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86013 | 8:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 8:47 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881203 | 8:40 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h17 | 8:57 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86015 | 9:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 9:18 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881119 | 9:11 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 9:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86017 | 9:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 9:47 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881207 | 9:41 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h15 | 9:56 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86019 | 10:03 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h15 | 10:18 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881211 | 10:10 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h17 | 10:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86023 | 10:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 10:48 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881123 | 10:43 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 10:59 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86025 | 11:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h17 | 11:19 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881215 | 11:11 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 11:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86027 | 11:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 11:48 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881127 | 11:43 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 11:59 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86029 | 12:03 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h15 | 12:18 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881219 | 12:11 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 12:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86033 | 12:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 12:48 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881131 | 12:41 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 12:57 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86035 | 13:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 13:18 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881223 | 13:11 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 13:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86037 | 13:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 13:48 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881135 | 13:43 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 13:59 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 6 September | |||||
881263 | 0:11 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 0:27 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86093 | 0:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 0:48 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
881271 | 1:11 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h15 | 1:26 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
86097 | 1:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h16 | 1:48 Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo and enjoy the approximately 9 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 14m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:50 |
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Discover the best of Monaco - Monte-Carlo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monaco - Monte-Carlo trip today.
Oceanography museum and aquarium on a cliff above the sea, combining marine science, historic collections and panoramic terraces.
National museum inside Villa Paloma, hosting changing art and design exhibitions in a refined villa with gardens and sea views.
Villa Sauber presents temporary exhibitions from the New National Museum, often linking art, performance and Monaco’s cultural history.
Elegant square framed by the casino, Hôtel de Paris and luxury boutiques. It is ideal for people-watching and Belle Époque architecture.
Monaco’s old town on the Rock has narrow lanes, small squares, heritage buildings and several of the principality’s key sights.
Clifftop public gardens with exotic plants, sculptures and broad Mediterranean views, just above the Oceanographic Museum.
Chickpea flour fritters, crisp outside and soft within. A classic Monegasque street snack with Ligurian roots, often eaten hot as an aperitif bite.
A savoury pastry filled traditionally with Swiss chard, ricotta, Parmesan, onion and herbs. It is one of Monaco’s best-known festive specialities.
Stockfish cooked slowly in a tomato sauce with olives, garlic and herbs. This old seaside dish reflects Monaco’s Mediterranean fishing heritage.
Elegant seafood restaurant on Port Hercule, known for fresh fish, shellfish and polished service in a classic waterfront setting.
Long-established seafood dining room by the sea, valued for Mediterranean fish dishes and a refined yet relaxed Monaco atmosphere.
Historic Monaco institution near the market, popular for barbajuan, socca and other local specialities in a casual traditional setting.
Monte-Carlo is pricier than most Riviera stops, with luxury hotels, costly dining and premium parking; buses are reasonable but overall visitor costs stay high.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés if service is good.
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Monaco-Monte-Carlo station -> Place du Casino, Monaco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by train. 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 train, 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.

Most Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco - Monte-Carlo trains use the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco-Monte Carlo station pair. Use this guide to compare Villefranche-sur-Mer and Monaco - Monte-Carlo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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