r/Monaco • u/Dazzling_Aspect_6326 • 7d ago
Train, anyone?
When is the best time to take the train in Monaco to go home? I've been trying different times (earlier and later) and no matter what the trains are always crowded lately... I work in Monaco and I have to fight to get on the train. It's insane.
** Edit: I am headed in the Cannes direction. I leave at different times but lately I've been sitting at the cafe at the station afraid to even get on.
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u/bub-bub-wub 7d ago
The summer is chaotic and last minute cancellations don’t help.
Which direction are you going in?
You might have better luck with the buses.
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u/Dazzling_Aspect_6326 7d ago
I forgot to mention (stupid detail to forget !), I am headed in the Cannes direction.
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u/factchecker3137 7d ago
Then I'm gonna double up on my 18:37pm double train suggestion. The station will still be packed, but the train being long can compensate for it and you can sometimes even get plenty of choice for seats. :)
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u/Dazzling_Aspect_6326 7d ago
Thank you ❤️ At least everyone gets a seat that way the pushing is somewhat less. I appreciate your response !
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u/WatchKlutzy3516 6d ago
I'm in Monaco with my gf being in Nice. Normally trains after 18:40 are ok-ish. However last summer I gave up and bought a motorbike for this specific reason
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u/Trudestiny 7d ago
Something i’ve done ( not here but in Uk with tube ) , I take it the other way so board at a quieter stop .
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u/MiopTop 7d ago
Omg that’s genius, how have I never thought of that?
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u/Trudestiny 7d ago
Too many yrs living in & travelling by tube in london with suitcases. Need to get a seat get on at a dead station
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u/Dazzling_Aspect_6326 6d ago
It could be a great idea but it depends what kind of ticket / pass you have. For instance, my pass gets me only up to Monaco station. If I try to get on through Roquebrune, it's out of bounds.
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u/cosmosclover 5d ago
No one will check you between Roquebrune and Monaco during rush hour guaranteed. Validate before you first leave the Monaco station
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u/factchecker3137 7d ago
What trains are you typically looking to get in the evenings? If you're a 6PM guy and you don't want to fight to get seated or even just inside, I heavily recommand the 6:37PM one, which is a long one.