What is the travel distance from Montpellier to Lyon?

The distance between Montpellier and Lyon is approximately 252 km (156 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Montpellier to Lyon?

Buses departing from Sabines in Montpellier will take you to Perrache in Lyon.

Bus Montpellier to Lyon from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montpellier to Lyon on November 20
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	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 21
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	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 22
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	12:30am	Montpellier	3h 40m	4:10am	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 23
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 November 24
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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:32 PM CET.

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 $43, 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 - $175	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $140	Average Duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $95	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,787 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

Where are the popular stops in Montpellier and Lyon?

Stops in Montpellier

A - Sabines

B - 791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars

C - Odysseum

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montpellier to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Montpellier to Lyon?
The distance between Montpellier and Lyon is approximately 252 km (156 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Montpellier to Lyon?
Buses departing from Sabines in Montpellier will take you to Perrache 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

11-18

$38

11-19

$48

Today

$17

11-21

$27

11-22

$18

11-23

$21

11-24

$19

11-25

$15

The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $101 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-25.

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$32	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 53m	Avg Price$78	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures25