How to get from Montpellier to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Montpellier to Lyon by price and travel time.
- 253 km as the crow flies
- 10 train departures a day with SNCF
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Route details last verified on 17 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Montpellier to Lyon: train. The two cities are about 253 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 17 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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253 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€22Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 40m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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- 1Montpellier → Lyontrain
SNCF·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 | 1 | 02:30 | 02:30 |
All departuresSNCF
- 06:29
- 09:12
- 10:02
- 13:57
- 14:54
- 16:41
- 17:10
- 18:01
- 19:07
- 19:59
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:50
- 08:25
- 09:40
- 13:30
- 17:20
- 18:30
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 02:30
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
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Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
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 €34 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Montpellier to Lyon: common questions
When is the first train from Montpellier to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:29 and the last at 19:59, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Montpellier to Lyon?
10 a day with SNCF, between 06:29 and 19:59.
When is the first bus from Montpellier to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:50 and the last at 18:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Montpellier to Lyon?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 02:50 and 18:30.
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.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 17 Sep 2026