Montlucon to Lyon by train

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Overview: trains from Montlucon to Lyon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Montlucon to Lyon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:03 View journey
Last train 18:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 189
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey £130.32 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 11m
Train operators 9

Travelling by train from Montlucon to Lyon

Ready to travel from Montlucon to Lyon by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Montlucon and Lyon

The cheapest train tickets from Montlucon to Lyon start at £130.32. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Montlucon to Lyon is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel between Montlucon and Lyon

If you are taking the train from Montlucon to Lyon, you will have 12 trains each day (with a departure every 12 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:03. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 16:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:26, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 18:42.

Average train travel time from Montlucon to Lyon

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 23 minutes, travelling a total distance of 189 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Montlucon and Lyon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Montlucon and Lyon 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Montlucon to Lyon by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Lyon.

FAQs about the train journey from Montlucon to Lyon

Want to know more about your journey from Montlucon to Lyon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Montlucon and Lyon is 189 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.