The cheapest and fastest buses from Montpellier to Lyon
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Lyon will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 15 buses that leave Montpellier for Lyon on Mon, Jun 01, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
506189:00 PM4h10Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€111One-way0 transfers
510421:20 PM4h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€141One-way0 transfers
318710:05 AM3h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM3h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM3h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière10:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€161One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 AM3h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€291One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 AM3h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM3h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière10:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:50 AM3h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière6:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€191One-way0 transfers
315412:30 AM3h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Lyon 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 34m. 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 €170.
Distance: 250 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €328 Average price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration 9h 31m 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
Montpellier to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Lyon buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h55 | 12:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 4h15 | 1:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h50 | 1:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h35 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h35 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51042 | 1:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h30 | 5:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h00 | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
93130 | 3:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h10 | 8:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h55 | 7:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h25 | 9:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h40 | 11:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3156 | 8:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h40 | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50618 | 9:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h10 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h45 | 3:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54152 | 10:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h35 | 1:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
3154 | 12:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h35 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h00 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h00 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h30 | 6:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Montpellier to Lyon
Buses from Montpellier to Lyon run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 19 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 35m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar from Montpellier to LyonYou can travel by bus between Montpellier to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, 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 Montpellier to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Lyon 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 Lyon, 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 Montpellier to Lyon
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
- 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
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