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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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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€48 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Montpellier
Travel to Montpellier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Montpellier.
There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Montpellier: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Montpellier from Lyon is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Montpellier:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).
The fastest way to get to Montpellier from Lyon is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 4 min on average.
The distance is approximately 154 miles (249 km) from Lyon to Montpellier.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Montpellier is:
- 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lyon to Montpellier as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Montpellier:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Most travelers board their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Montpellier:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa to go to Montpellier by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Lyon to Montpellier tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe AVE INT, SNCF | TGV, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Montpellier. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Luxembourg Railways (CFL) Lyon to Montpellier tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Montpellier with the following travel companies:
- You can find 17 direct buses per day to take to Montpellier with FlixBus, Alsa or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can check for a direct train to Montpellier with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe AVE INT, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) or Renfe Viajeros with 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Montpellier tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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