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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 250 km
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€43 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Lyon
How to get from Montpellier to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
318710:05 AM3h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
318710:05 AM3h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
53584:41 PM1h39Montpellier-Sud-de-France6:20 PMLyon Part Dieu€721One-way0 transfers
Other options
125629:10 AM1h40Montpellier-Sud-de-France10:50 AMLyon Part Dieu€571One-way0 transfers
98629:10 AM1h40Montpellier-Sud-de-France10:50 AMLyon Part Dieu€571One-way0 transfers
687110:02 AM1h46Montpellier-Sud-de-France11:48 AMLyon Part Dieu€721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM3h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 AM3h55Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière12:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€221One-way0 transfers
510421:20 PM4h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€171One-way0 transfers
AF7471 · AF73666:00 AM7h45Montpellier Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€2651One-way1 transfer
AF7465 · AF73703:30 PM5h55Montpellier Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€2651One-way1 transfer
AF7471 · AF73626:00 AM3h30Montpellier Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€3471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Lyon:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average €20.
A bus is €143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lyon costing on average €150.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
- 18 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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