How to travel from Montpellier to Lyon, France

The distance between Montpellier and Lyon is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Fly

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated byAir France+ 5 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Montpellier and Lyon is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Montpellier and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Lyon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Montpellier and Lyon. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Paris CDG (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Montpellier to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Paris CDG (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Montpellier to Lyon typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Lyon. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Lyon

Transport options from Montpellier to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€65($65)
every 2 hours306km (190 miles)
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
€280($280)
hourly1,055km (656 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€205($205)
once daily453km (281 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€15($15)
every 4 hours302km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€41($41)
on demand300km (186 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon