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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Montpellier
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
24
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 €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 24 buses that leave Lyon for Montpellier on Fri, Jul 24, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
33571:00 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:00 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€231One-way0 transfers- 9312910:30 AM3h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:30 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€241One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:30 AM4h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€251One-way0 transfers
- 506173:35 AM4h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:45 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€251One-way0 transfers
Normal5:15 AM2h59Lyon8:14 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€331One-way0 transfers
5:15 AM2h59Lyon8:14 AMMontpellier€351One-way0 transfers
Normal5:15 AM2h59Lyon8:14 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€331One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:55 PM3h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€371One-way0 transfers
- 541538:55 PM3h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 2h 14m. 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 €150.
Distance: 250 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €290 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Montpellier bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Montpellier buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h20 | 11:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h45 | 2:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3155 | 10:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h55 | 2:45 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h30 | 3:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:59 PM Lyon | 4h15 | 4:14 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3357 | 1:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h00 | 5:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50617 | 3:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h10 | 7:45 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h25 | 9:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 AM Lyon | 4h30 | 9:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h10 | 9:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:15 AM Lyon | 2h59 | 8:14 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:15 AM Lyon | 2h59 | 8:14 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:15 AM Lyon | 2h59 | 8:14 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h00 | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h20 | 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h05 | 1:05 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h55 | 1:55 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 93129 | 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h50 | 2:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h05 | 3:55 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3186 | 4:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h55 | 8:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Montpellier
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Buses from Lyon to Montpellier run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 30m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte from Lyon to MontpellierYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte 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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Montpellier
Most Lyon to Montpellier buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lyon station do buses to Montpellier leave from?
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
Which Montpellier station do buses from Lyon arrive at?
Getting to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière from Montpellier city centre
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière bus station facilities and services
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France from Montpellier city centre
Most popular bus connections from Lyon
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