How to travel from Menton to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Menton and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Menton to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Menton to Lyon:

A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Menton to Lyon costing on average $98 (€80).

A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Menton to Lyon costing on average $174 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Menton to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Menton to Lyon is approximately 188 miles (303 km).

The average frequency per day from Menton to Lyon is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Menton and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Menton to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Menton station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Menton to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Menton to Lyon:

• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Menton to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.