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Musée des Confluences
A major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon’s signature cultural sites with strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.17 (€-4.17). The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 AM Monestier-de-clermont | 2h55 | 9:45 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Monestier-de-clermont | 2h48 | 11:44 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:49 PM Monestier-de-clermont | 2h55 | 4:44 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Monestier-de-clermont | 3h06 | 6:44 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:33 PM Monestier-de-clermont | 2h09 | 9:42 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:49 PM Monestier-de-clermont | 10h55 | 7:44 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Monestier-de-Clermont to Lyon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 6:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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A major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon’s signature cultural sites with strong temporary exhibitions.
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Moderate for France: bakeries and bouchons are fair value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Leaving small change or 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis.
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