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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Montpellier
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Montpellier will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 12 buses that leave Lyon for Montpellier on Tue, Dec 09, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €260.
Distance: 250 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €382 Average price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Montpellier bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Montpellier buses for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 10:55 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h40 | 2:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| FlixBus | 3:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 4:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h04 | 7:14 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 4h00 | 10:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h55 | 1:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 4h44 | 2:14 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h50 | 6:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 4h20 | 10:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Montpellier
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Buses from Lyon to Montpellier run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 250 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to MontpellierYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Montpellier by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Montpellier, you can end your trip in coach stations like Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, located 5.1 miles (8.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Montpellier
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
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