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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Montpellier
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Montpellier will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 14 trains that leave Lyon for Montpellier on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
125368:10 PM1h53Lyon Part Dieu10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$551One-way0 transfers- 98368:10 PM1h53Lyon Part Dieu10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$551One-way0 transfers
- 68216:40 AM1h55Lyon Part Dieu8:35 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$671One-way0 transfers
- 1218111:05 AM1h47Lyon Part Dieu12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$671One-way0 transfers
- 552111:05 AM1h47Lyon Part Dieu12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$671One-way0 transfers
- 98262:10 PM1h40Lyon Part Dieu3:50 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1211One-way0 transfers
- 53009:40 AM1h41Lyon Part Dieu11:21 AMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$751One-way0 transfers
- 1218111:05 AM1h47Lyon Part Dieu12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$671One-way0 transfers
- 552111:05 AM1h47Lyon Part Dieu12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$671One-way0 transfers
- 981212:10 PM1h52Lyon Part Dieu2:02 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $351 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Montpellier:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Montpellier costing on average $58 (€48).
A bus is $332 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Montpellier costing on average $351 (€290).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 9h 1m.
The journey is about 1h 0m faster (2h 14m by train vs 3h 14m by car) and roughly $41 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($58 (€48) vs $99 (€82)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lyon to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Montpellier trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6821 | 6:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h55 | 8:35 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6805 · 9711 | On time 8:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h05 | 10:11 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
| 5300 | On time 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h41 | 11:21 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6823 | 10:11 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h49 | 12:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5521 | On time 11:05 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h47 | 12:52 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12181 | 11:05 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h47 | 12:52 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9812 | 12:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h53 | 2:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
 886121 · 17582+12337 | 2:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h51 | 6:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 transfers | |
| 886121 · 17582+9715 | 2:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h51 | 6:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 transfers | |
| 5336 | 4:39 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 6:35 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12189 | 5:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 7:08 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9879 | 5:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 7:08 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6825 | 6:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h52 | 8:02 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5120 | 6:39 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h12 | 8:51 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12536 | 8:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h53 | 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9836 | 8:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h53 | 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5326 · 6227 | 8:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h33 | 11:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Lyon to Montpellier
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Trains from Lyon to Montpellier run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros from Lyon to Montpellier trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Lyon and Montpellier from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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