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About the train journey from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon

Want to travel from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon by train? Start your journey with us.

The train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon usually takes 9 hours 6 minutes on average to travel 427 miles (687 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 6 hours 13 minutes. You can expect to find 13 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between Monaco—Monte-Carlo and Paris Gare de Lyon, you’ll need to make 1 change on your way to Paris Gare de Lyon. You can choose to travel with TGV, SNCF or Trenitalia to get to Paris Gare de Lyon. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get the best train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon in our Journey Planner. Just remember, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £35.81.

Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Paris Gare de Lyon, including FAQs, timetables with first and last train times and tips on booking cheap train tickets. If you’re ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.

Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon by train

It takes an average of 9h 6m to travel from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon by train, over a distance of around 427 miles (687 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon and tickets for this journey start from £35.81 when you book in advance.

First train

05:20

Last train

19:07

Departure station

Monaco—Monte-Carlo

Arrival station

Paris Gare de Lyon

Journey time

From 6h 13m

Distance

427 miles (687 km)

Frequency

13 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £35.81

Train and bus operators

OUIGO, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Trenitalia, TGV Lyria

Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon train times

Check out the next trains departing from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon for Tuesday 26th March 2024. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
06:19 12:53 6h 34m, 1 change
06:50 14:22 7h 32m, 2 changes
08:37 14:50 6h 13m, 1 change
10:20 16:50 6h 30m, 1 change
11:50 19:22 7h 32m, 2 changes
13:20 19:38 6h 18m, 1 change
14:20 20:50 6h 30m, 1 change
15:19 21:38 6h 19m, 1 change
15:51 07:14 15h 23m, 2 changes
17:37 06:53 13h 16m, 1 change

TGV, Trenitalia, OUIGO and Intercités trains from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon

You can travel from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon on TGV, Trenitalia, OUIGO and Intercités trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

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TGV is the high-speed train service of the SNCF company. It connects the major cities of France at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h). All TGV trains are equipped with a food carriage, a free WiFi connection, power sockets and fold-down tables. Two comfort classes are offered – First Class and Second Class, with flexible fare options available and access to the Grand Voyageur lounge in some stations.

Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.

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OUIGO is the low-cost brand of French rail company SNCF, who operate trains in France and Spain. In France, all seats on OUIGO are Second Class and tickets can only be purchased online. You can also pay for additional extras, such as reserving a seat in the ‘quiet area’, at-seat power sockets and extra luggage. OUIGO has been operating in Spain since May 2021, and their trains include an onboard bar and a premium class of service called OUIGO Plus.

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Intercités is the classic service of SNCF. The Intercités lines are an important part of the French rail network. Trains make more stops and are cheaper than TGVs, and run at speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h). Two comfort classes are offered aboard Intercités – First Class and Second Class. Intercités by night allows you to travel at night on certain routes, in sleeper cars.

TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, OUIGO and TER classes from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon

Compare the different travel classes offered by TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, OUIGO and TER when travelling from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon.

Onboard services on TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, OUIGO and TER

Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon.

LuggageLuggageLuggage

On board TGV INOUI trains, you can take up to 2 pieces of luggage measuring no more than 70 x 90 x 50 cm, plus one hand luggage measuring no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm. If you are bringing an XL baggage (maximum 90 x 130 cm), it will replace one of the two 70 x 90 x 50 cm pieces of luggage authorised.

All your luggage must be labelled before entering the train.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

All TGV INOUI trains are equipped with a café-bar carriage offering a range of food and drink to suit you at any time of day. The Bar is always situated in carriage 4 or 14 of the train. There's a range of local and responsibly sourced products on offer to whet your appetite.

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TGV INOUI trains have free WiFi on board for you to use throughout your journey, allowing you to stay connected, reply to emails or even relax and enjoy what's offered on the TGV INOUI entertainment portal.

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Children under 12 can get a half price ticket on TGV INOUI trains. Children under 4 travel free when they travel on your lap.

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If you've got a foldable bicycle, you can take it on the train as hand luggage, so long as it's no larger than 130 x 90 cm once folded. Or, if you can dismantle your bike, you can transport it in a cover or case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. You can still travel with a bike that cannot be folded or dismantled - you'll need to reserve a bike space on the train when you buy your ticket. Bike tickets cost €10 per bike, per journey.

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Small pets are allowed on board TGV INOUI trains provided they weigh less than 10kg. They must travel in a carrier no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Tickets for small pets cost €7. Larger dogs can also travel on TGV INOUI services, provided they are wearing a muzzle and are kept on a lead. Tickets for larger dogs cost €20. Guide dogs and assistance dogs travel free of charge on all SNCF trains.

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).

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You can take luggage on board TGV Lyria trains without worrying about weight restrictions, so long as you're able to carry it yourself.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

There are two refreshment options on board TGV Lyria trains:

Le Deli: Available in the café-bar carriage or at your seat, with a STANDARD or STANDARD 1ÈRE TGV Lyria ticket.
La Table: A French-Swiss dining experience available with a BUSINESS 1ÈRE TGV Lyria ticket.

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

Free WiFi is available on board. To get online, connect to the network _WIFI_LYRIA when you're on the train and go to the TGV Lyria Portal in your browser.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

Families can reserve two different areas on the train:

The Family Square, located in carriages 6, 16, 7 or 17 in STANDARD (Second Class). This is a set of four seats facing one another, with space for a pushchair.
Club 4, which is also a set of 4 seats facing one another around a table.

You will also find baby changing facilities, including a baby changing table and bottle-warming station, on the upper deck of carriages 7 and 17, close to the Family Space.

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Bikes are allowed on board, so long as they're folded or their wheels are detached. Bikes must also be placed in suitable storage cases (no larger than 130 x 90 cm).

PetPetPets

Small pets may travel with TGV Lyria, as long as they are carried in a carrier or container no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Pets must be placed on your lap or by your feet and must travel with their own ticket at a flat rate of €7.

Dogs on a lead may travel on TGV Lyria trains, but they must be muzzled throughout the journey and placed by your feet. Passengers must pay a flat-rate ticket fee of €20.

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

2 seats in carriages 1 or 11 in First Class are reserved for passengers with reduced mobility. You can request one of these seats when making your booking. If these spaces are no longer available, you can reserve a standard seat. You can also reserve assistance at the train station for help folding and storing your wheelchair.

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You can travel with musical instruments if they're stored in a case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. If you're going skiing, snowboards and skis are allowed on board (one pair of skis or one snowboard per person). They must be stored in their covers.

LuggageLuggageLuggage

One piece of hand luggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin luggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains.
On OUIGO trains in Spain: OUIBAR is located in coach 4 of each train and offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, plus snacks.

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services.
For OUIGO trains in Spain: Passengers under 12 pay €5 per ticket for all journeys.

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You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport.

PetPetPets

Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.)

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).

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There are no size limits for the luggage you take on board TER trains, so you can travel your way. However, you must be able to carry any luggage you bring unassisted, and it must fit into the dedicated luggage storage spaces on the train.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

TER trains do not have any onboard catering facilities, so don't forget to pick up a snack at the station before you leave!

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

TER trains do not currently have WiFi available.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

All children under 12 years old get 50% off the price of a TER ticket - input the age of your child when searching your journey and the discount will be applied automatically. Children under the age of 4 travel for free if they're sat on your lap throughout the journey.

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On TER trains, it's free to take your bicycle on board. You can hang it up or store it in a dedicated bicycle area. There are a fixed number of spaces available on each train - they're first come, first served and can't be reserved.

PetPetPets

Animals weighing less than 6kg must travel in an appropriate carrier (no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm), stored at your feet or on your lap. Tickets for small animals cost 7€. Animals weighing more than 6kg must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead at all times. Tickets for larger animals cost 50% of the price of a second class ticket. Up to 2 animals or 2 carriers allowed per passenger. Guide dogs and assistance dogs travel free of charge on board all SNCF trains.

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

If you are disabled or have reduced mobility, you can reserve special assistance through 'Accès TER'. Someone can meet you at the station and accompany you to your train or TER bus, helping you to get around more easily.

Cheap train tickets from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon

The price of train tickets from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon starts at £35.81 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon take?

The average journey time by train between Monaco—Monte-Carlo and Paris Gare de Lyon is 9 hours and 6 minutes, with around 13 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Monaco—Monte-Carlo and Paris Gare de Lyon by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

How much does the train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon cost?

Train ticket prices from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon can start from as little as £35.81 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.

Is there a direct train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon?

No, there are no direct train services from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon. Travelling from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon leave?

The first train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon leaves at 05:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon leave?

The last train from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon leaves at 19:07. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Monaco—Monte-Carlo and Paris Gare de Lyon by train?

Trains travelling from Monaco—Monte-Carlo to Paris Gare de Lyon cover a distance of around 427 miles (687 km) during the journey.

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If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Monaco—Monte-Carlo.

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