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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €26 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Lyon?

The distance between Montpellier and Lyon is 314 km. The road distance is 300.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €26 - €80.

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

The train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lyon bus from?

Montpellier to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lyon train from?

Montpellier to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Lyon?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €40 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Montpellier to Lyon bus arrive?

Montpellier to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Montpellier to Lyon train arrive?

Montpellier to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Lyon is 301 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Montpellier to Lyon.

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

Book your Montpellier to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3673+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Montpellier to Lyon?

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

Montpellier to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Montpellier to Lyon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train

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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
1h 56m
€26–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m
€8–40
Drive 300.6 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Lyoncar 300.6 km
2h 57m
€47–67
Fly from Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MPL - LYS
5h 41m
€124–267
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Lyonrideshare 302.5 km
3h 41m
€19
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
4h 33m
€103–249

Montpellier to Lyon by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.7 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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