How to get from Montpellier to Lyon
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We compared the ways to travel from Montpellier to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 40m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 253 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Wed, Sep 2.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
253 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €45Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€45Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 40m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Montpellier to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Montpellier → Lyontrain
SNCF·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Departures from Montpellier to Lyon
SNCF runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:29 and the last at 19:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 10 | 06:29 | 19:59 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 02:50 | 18:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 02:30 | 12:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Montpellier to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Montpellier to Lyon, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €69 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Montpellier to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 1h 40m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Lyon from Montpellier?
About 253 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Montpellier to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €69. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Montpellier to Lyon?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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