Montpellier to Lyon bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest

€6

Average

€8

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

01:30PM4h10

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

05:40PMLyon

€61One-way

0 transfers

09:40AM3h45

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

01:25PMLyon

€81One-way

0 transfers

08:10AM4h05

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

12:15PMLyon

€81One-way

0 transfers

05:15PM4h25

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

09:40PMLyon

€81One-way

0 transfers

06:30PM3h40

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

10:10PMLyon

€81One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Montpellier to Lyon

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 6

Alsa

01:20AM3h10

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

04:30AMLyon

0 transfers

Alsa

12:00PM4h30

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

04:30PMLyon

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

02:20PM3h50

Montpellier

06:10PMLyon, Gare Perrache

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

07:50PM4h05

Montpellier

11:55PMLyon, Gare Perrache

0 transfers

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Bus times from Montpellier to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Fastest Journey

3 h 10 m

Average

3 h 53 m

Buses per day

Distance

250 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Montpellier for Lyon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

01:20AM3h10

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

04:30AMLyon

€261One-way

0 transfers

02:20PM3h50

Montpellier

06:10PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€91One-way

0 transfers

07:50PM4h05

Montpellier

11:55PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€91One-way

0 transfers

12:00PM4h30

Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière

04:30PMLyon

€261One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Montpellier to Lyon

Distance	154 miles (249 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 50 min
Average bus ticket price	$7 (€6)
Bus frequency	7 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day
Bus providers	BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, FlixBus, SNCF \| Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Movelia or Union Ivkoni International

Buses from Montpellier to Lyon cover the 154 miles (249 km) long route taking on average 3 h 50 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Movelia or Union Ivkoni International. Normally, there are 7 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $7 (€6), but the average price of bus tickets is $7 (€6). Travelers depart most frequently from Montpellier, Arrêt OUIBUS Parking Circé and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.

Bus companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from Montpellier to Lyon

For as little as $7 (€6) you can travel by bus from Montpellier to Lyon with Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Montpellier to Lyon with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: $7
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Montpellier to Lyon bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 4 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $7
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Montpellier to Lyon

FAQs: Take the bus from Montpellier to Lyon with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Lyon.

Cheap bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Montpellier to Lyon is $7 (€6); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Montpellier to Lyon bus time is 3 h 50 min covering the 154 mile (249 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Montpellier to Lyon leaves at 6: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Montpellier to Lyon leaves at 9: 00 PM.

Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Montpellier to Lyon with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Take the Montpellier to Lyon bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Movelia or Union Ivkoni International. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip to Lyon from Montpellier as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Montpellier, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Montpellier, Arrêt OUIBUS Parking Circé, Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines) and Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in bus stations like Lyon, Gare Perrache, Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache and Lyon, Place Bellecour.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Montpellier, Arrêt OUIBUS Parking Circé, which is located around 4.3 miles (7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Gare Perrache, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Lyon from Montpellier is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Montpellier to Lyon is April.

You have options as you can travel to Lyon from Montpellier 2 different ways: bus or train.