What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montpellier is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Montpellier?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Montpellier is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Lyon to Montpellier?

The distance between Lyon and Montpellier is 314 km. The road distance is 300 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Montpellier without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Montpellier?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Montpellier bus from?

Lyon to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Montpellier train from?

Lyon to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Lyon to Montpellier is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Lyon to Montpellier bus arrive?

Lyon to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Lyon to Montpellier train arrive?

Lyon to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Montpellier is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lyon to Montpellier.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Montpellier?

Book your Lyon to Montpellier train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Montpellier?

Book your Lyon to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montpellier?

There are 4909+ hotels available in Montpellier.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Montpellier?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Montpellier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
1h 55m
€30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Montpellierbus FlixBus 788 / ...
4h
€19–35
Drive 300 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Montpelliercar 300 km
2h 57m
€47–68
Fly
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LYS - MPL
5h 52m
€117–257
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montpellierrideshare 302.2 km
3h 42m
€19–23

Lyon to Montpellier by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.7 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Montpellier, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Montpellier hourly. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route hourly.

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