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Omio recommends booking the train 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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$48 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Montpellier
How to get from Lyon to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM4h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 AM4h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
53009:40 AM1h41Lyon Part Dieu11:21 AMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
552111:05 AM1h47Lyon Part Dieu12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$821One-way0 transfers
1218111:05 AM1h47Lyon Part Dieu12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$821One-way0 transfers
125368:10 PM1h55Lyon Part Dieu10:05 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM3h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:55 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:30 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$281One-way0 transfers
AF7371 · AF74626:00 AM4h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 AMMontpellier Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
AF7367 · AF74702:40 PM7h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:35 PMMontpellier Airport$3361One-way1 transfer
AF7369 · AF74706:40 PM3h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:35 PMMontpellier Airport$3851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Montpellier:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Montpellier costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $180 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Montpellier costing on average $187 (€150).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Montpellier by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros, Luxembourg Railways (CFL).
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