What is the travel distance from Montpellier to Lyon?

Montpellier and Lyon are 156 miles (252 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?

The majority of buses traveling from Montpellier to Lyon start their journey at Sabines and wind up at Perrache. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Musée des Beaux Arts, The Old Town, Musée des Tissus and Parc de la Tête d'Or.

Bus Montpellier to Lyon from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	Sabines	3h 50m	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:45pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	4h 30m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Sabines	7h 45m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	5h 50m	7:10pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Sabines	4h	12:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 40m	4:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	4h 10m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:20pm	Montpellier	3h 40m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	4h 10m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Sabines	4h	12:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 40m	4:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	4h 30m	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 40m	4:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 40m	4:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Montpellier	4h 30m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sabines	6h 15m	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 the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 53mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $121	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $97	Average Duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $66	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

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montpellier to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Montpellier to Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$17

11/23

$54

Today

$17

11/25

$13

11/26

$12

11/27

$11

11/28

$11

11/29

$12

The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $70 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually ALSA 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$22	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 53m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures25