Travel Recommendation: Lyon, France to Podgorica, Montenegro
Air
- Transport Mode: Flight
 - Companies: Air France, Montenegro Airlines, easyJet
 - Duration: Approximately 5 hours (including layover)
 - Distance: 1,060 miles (1,706 kilometers)
 - Costs: Approximately $800 CAD (depending on booking time and season)
 - Roads/Routes: Not applicable
 
Pro Tip: Book your tickets in advance and consider flying on weekdays to find better deals.
Train and Bus
- Transport Mode: Train to Venice, then bus to Podgorica
 - Companies: SNCF (for train), FlixBus (for bus)
 - Duration: Approximately 14 hours (including layover time in Venice)
 - Distance: 900 miles (1,450 kilometers)
 - Costs: Approximately $250 CAD (train around $150 CAD, bus around $100 CAD)
 - Roads/Routes: Major highways from Venice to Podgorica include E65 and E80
 
Pro Tip: Purchase a combined train and bus ticket to save time and ensure connections are seamlessly managed.
Recommendation:
The best overall option for traveling from Lyon to Podgorica is to take a flight, as it is the quickest and most straightforward method, minimizing travel time to around 5 hours at a cost of approximately $800 CAD. Although the train and bus option is significantly cheaper, it is considerably more time-consuming.