How much is the bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon start from $16. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Montpellier to Lyon?

The average bus travel time from Montpellier to Lyon is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 257 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Montpellier to Lyon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , ALSA , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?

The earliest bus departs from Montpellier to Lyon at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon?

A bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Montpellier to Lyon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61288 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montpellier to Lyon?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Montpellier to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montpellier to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Montpellier to Lyon from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Sabines	3h 50m	1:30pm	Lyon (Gerland)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Sabines	7h 45m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sabines	4h	5:30pm	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	7h 10m	8:30pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon (Gerland)	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon (Gerland)	Fastest
Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	4h 10m	8:00pm	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Montpellier	3h 35m	1:55am	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Montpellier	4h 20m	1:15pm	Lyon (Gerland)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon (Gerland)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Montpellier	4h 20m	1:15pm	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Montpellier	4h 10m	1:10am	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	4h 30m	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Montpellier	3h 35m	1:55am	Lyon (Gerland)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Montpellier	4h 10m	1:10am	Lyon (Gerland)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on February 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon (Gerland)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 35m	4:05am	Lyon (Gerland)	No tags
Bus	2:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Sabines	6h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Montpellier to Lyon

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 53mAverage Duration

252 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $205	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $136	Average Duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $75	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Montpellier and Lyon?

Stops in Montpellier

A
Sabines
Avenue du Colonel Pavelet, 34070 Montpellier, France
B
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars, 34070 Montpellier, France
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C
Odysseum
1016 Rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,219 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,434 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

ALSA

4.5/561,318 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.1

FR bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montpellier to Lyon by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon start from $16. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Montpellier to Lyon?
The average bus travel time from Montpellier to Lyon is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 257 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Montpellier to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Montpellier to Lyon at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon?
A bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Montpellier to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61288 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montpellier to Lyon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Montpellier to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montpellier to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-15

$78

02-16

$64

Today

$24

02-18

$21

02-19

$17

02-20

$24

02-21

$25

02-22

$24

The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Lyon was searched and found on Feb 19, 2026 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $158 for a bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-02-19.

Usually ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Montpellier to Lyon?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time4h 20m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 53m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures18