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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Montpellier to Lyon:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $345 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $366 (€297).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $101 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€65). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 3h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Lyon
How to get from Montpellier to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
33568:30 PM3h40Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 33568:30 PM3h40Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
53584:41 PM1h39Montpellier-Sud-de-France6:20 PMLyon Part Dieu$371One-way0 transfers
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- 687110:02 AM1h46Montpellier-Sud-de-France11:48 AMLyon Part Dieu$551One-way0 transfers
- 68757:59 PM1h39Montpellier-Sud-de-France9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu$591One-way0 transfers
- 125629:10 AM1h40Montpellier-Sud-de-France10:50 AMLyon Part Dieu$591One-way0 transfers
- 506189:00 PM4h10Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$131One-way0 transfers
- 315412:30 AM3h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
- 318710:05 AM3h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
AF7471 · AF73626:00 AM3h30Montpellier Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4371One-way1 transfer- AF7461 · AF73669:45 AM4h00Montpellier Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- AF7471 · AF73646:00 AM4h30Montpellier Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Lyon:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $345 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $366 (€297).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
- 9 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
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