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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Menton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Menton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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$93 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Menton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Menton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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860378:06 AM5h56Lyon Part Dieu2:02 PMMenton station$671One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:35 AM6h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:15 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$411One-way0 transfers
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8604710:31 AM5h28Lyon Part Dieu3:59 PMMenton station$1541One-way2 transfers
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17481 · 8604910:40 AM5h48Lyon Part Dieu4:28 PMMenton station$1171One-way2 transfers
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17479 · 860459:06 AM6h28Lyon Part Dieu3:34 PMMenton station$1171One-way2 transfers
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17487 · 860651:55 PM5h37Lyon Part Dieu7:32 PMMenton station$1171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus2:35 AM7h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:35 AMNice, Gare Routière Vauban$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 PM7h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05 AMNice, Gare Routière Vauban$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM7h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Menton:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Menton costing on average $52 (€41).
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Menton costing on average $99 (€79).
Other travel options to Menton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Menton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Menton station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Menton by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Menton by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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