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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 14 trains that leave Montpellier-Saint-Roch for Lyon Part Dieu on Tue, Jun 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.
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9706 · 6852Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $318 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $336 (€274).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 9h 17m.
The journey is about 51m faster (2h 10m by train vs 3h 1m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 (€50) vs $100 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9706 · 6852 | Delayed 5:55 PM 7:50 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h13 | 10:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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9898 | 6:27 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h57 | 8:24 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
876302+ 9583+ 879319 | 6:43 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h11 | 9:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
876302+ 17700 | 6:43 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h57 | 10:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
876404+ 9862 | 8:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h42 | 10:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
6871+ 4756 | 9:06 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h42 | 11:48 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
876408+ 886184 | 10:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 4h28 | 2:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
876408+ 9866+ 879694 | 10:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h41 | 1:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
5500 | 1:57 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h56 | 3:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
9864 | 2:54 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h55 | 4:49 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
876542+ 5358 | 3:33 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h51 | 6:24 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
876420+ 5182 | 4:16 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h35 | 6:51 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
6873 | 6:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h50 | 7:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
86994+ 6875 | 7:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h26 | 9:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 6:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Part Dieu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Part Dieu trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Archaeology museum presenting Roman Lyon, paired with the city's important ancient theatres.
Flagship science and anthropology museum in a striking modern building at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône.
The city's atmospheric old town, full of Renaissance streets, traboules, courtyards, and lively squares.
Major central square framed by the city hall, the fine arts museum, and the Bartholdi fountain.
Large urban park with lake, botanical areas, rose gardens, and broad walking paths popular with locals.
Light pike dumplings, usually baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce. A classic Lyonnais specialty found in traditional bouchons.
A warm salad of frisee, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the best-known everyday dishes of Lyon.
Pork sausage baked inside a buttery brioche. This hearty dish is strongly associated with Lyonnais charcuterie traditions.
Established traditional bouchon serving well-known Lyonnais specialties in a warm, classic setting, a short trip from Part-Dieu.
Respected bouchon by chef Joseph Viola, known for authentic Lyonnais cuisine and refined traditional cooking near Part-Dieu.
Elegant Paul Bocuse brasserie near Part-Dieu, known for seafood, classic French dishes, and polished Belle Epoque style.
Moderate for France: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central dining and hotels cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may leave small change or round up for good service; 5-10% is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares. No tip needed for coffee bars.
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