How to travel from Montpellier to Lyon

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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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$21

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$60

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$99

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3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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3h 4m

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2h 34m

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3h 15m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Lyon:

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $380 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $400 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

Flight takes on average 9h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Montpellier to Lyon

How to get from Montpellier to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    12:30 AM3h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:05 AMLyon
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    12:30 AM3h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:05 AMLyon
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5358
    4:41 PM1h39
    Montpellier-Sud-de-France
    6:20 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9898
    6:29 AM1h55
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    8:24 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12188
    6:29 AM1h55
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    8:24 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER17700+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876532
    6:35 AM4h05
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    10:40 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal
    12:30 AM3h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:05 AMLyon
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus54152
    10:20 PM3h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    1:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3356
    8:30 PM3h40
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7467 · AF7364
    6:40 PM15h50
    Montpellier Airport
    10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7467 · AF7368
    6:40 PM23h10
    Montpellier Airport
    5:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7463 · AF7364
    11:20 AM23h10
    Montpellier Airport
    10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4641One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Montpellier to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Montpellier to Lyon, 62,50% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Montpellier to Lyon and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Montpellier to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Lyon:

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $380 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average $400 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

Flight takes on average 9h 31m.

The distance from Montpellier to Lyon is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Lyon is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Lyon:
  • 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, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Renfe, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 19 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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