- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport without transferring at least once.
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876366
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33148Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m 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 Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $285 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $302 (€248).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Flight takes on average 7h 34m.
The journey is about 2h 13m faster (3h 2m by train vs 5h 15m by car) and roughly $37 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 (€55) vs $104 (€85)). 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Saint Exupery Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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12330 · 6910+ 33148 | 8:50 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 4h59 | 1:49 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
876366+ 6196 | 12:30 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h23 | 3:53 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 transfer | |
5500 · 6922+ 17580 | 1:57 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h52 | 5:49 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
876420+ 6198 | 4:16 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h30 | 7:46 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 transfer | |
6206 · 6198+ 33163 | 4:49 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h57 | 7:46 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Montpellier-Saint-Roch to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 15:16. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 3:16 PM |
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Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
Lyon's premier fine arts museum, housed in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Museum dedicated to the Lumière brothers and the birth of cinema, located in the family villa in the Monplaisir district.
Lyon's historic old town, famous for Renaissance streets, traboules, courtyards, and lively atmospheric lanes.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major central meeting point, with views toward Fourvière.
Lyon's flagship urban park with a lake, botanical spaces, long walking paths, and broad appeal for both visitors and locals.
Light pike dumplings, usually baked in a creamy Nantua sauce. A classic Lyonnaise specialty strongly associated with the city’s traditional cuisine.
A traditional salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the best-known everyday dishes from Lyon.
Lyon’s famous sausage baked inside rich brioche dough. It is a beloved specialty found in bouchons and charcuterie shops.
Famous covered food market with many respected counters for charcuterie, cheese, pastries, seafood, and regional specialties.
Well-known traditional Lyon restaurant associated with refined bouchon cooking, especially quenelles, offal dishes, and regional classics.
Classic bouchon lyonnais known for traditional local specialties, hearty portions, and a convivial old-Lyon atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than central Lyon. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals cost more than in the city.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for cafés is polite; 5-10% only for very good restaurant service.
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