There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Millau by train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), or car
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 via Montpellier
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Millaubus
5h 10m€47–148Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Routièrebus 282
- Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Routière to MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCFbus 280
8h 33m€28–59Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Millaubus N1717
6h€34–51Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Bezierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Beziers to Millautrain Ter
6h 29m€80–195Drive 298 km
- Drive from Lyon to Millaucar 298 km
3h 55m€46–66Train via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Millautrain Intercités
8h 12m€83–181
Lyon to Millau by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Millau is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Millau is to drive which takes 3h 55m 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Beziers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
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 via Montpellier which takes 5h 10m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 6h 29m.
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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Beziers in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €60–80
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Beziers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €50–70
- 1st Class
- €75–95
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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Train from Beziers to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
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 Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- 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
- €20–28
- 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 29m
- 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Millau is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Lyon to Millau.
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