There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Millau by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Sud De FranceTgv
- Take the bus from Montpellier to MillauN1717
4h 15m€34–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to MillauN1717
6h€26–62Drive 298 km
- Drive from Lyon to Millau298 km
3h 53m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to MillauTer
5h 55m€50–153Train via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont FerrandTer
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to MillauIntercités
8h 11m€88–143Train, bus via Le Puy-en-Velay
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En VelayTer
- Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Routière282
- Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Routière to MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF280
8h 34m€38–49
Lyon to Millau by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Millau is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Millau is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Millau. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Millau via Clermont-Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Millau. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Millau via Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Lyon and Millau is 423 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Millau without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Lyon to Millau, including transfers.
Lyon to Millau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Millau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Millau is to bus which takes 6h and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Millau, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Millau via Clermont-Ferrand in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Millau via Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–53
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €43
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–100
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 800 774 137
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from MENDE - Gare Routière to MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Millau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Lyon to Millau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Millau is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Lyon to Millau.
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