How far is Montpellier from Lyon by coach?

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

What is the best way to go from Lyon to Montpellier without a car?

You can travel to Montpellier from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Lyon to Montpellier from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	14:20	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 35m	00:25	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	13:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	17:30	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	07:30	Perrache	4h	11:30	Sabines	No tags
Bus	22:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h	02:50	Montpellier	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	17:30	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	14:20	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	04:40	Perrache	4h 55m	09:35	Sabines	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	14:20	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	13:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	17:30	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	04:40	Perrache	4h 55m	09:35	Sabines	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Perrache	4h 20m	23:20	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	14:20	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	04:40	Perrache	4h 55m	09:35	Sabines	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Perrache	3h 50m	19:50	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	04:40	Perrache	4h 55m	09:35	Sabines	No tags
Bus	10:30	Perrache	4h 44m	15:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 35m	00:25	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	16:00	Perrache	3h 50m	19:50	Sabines	No tags
Bus	19:00	Perrache	4h 20m	23:20	Sabines	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	14:20	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	22:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h	02:50	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	07:30	Perrache	4h	11:30	Sabines	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Montpellier on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	14:20	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	13:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	17:30	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	3h 4m	08:14	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	07:30	Perrache	4h	11:30	Sabines	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lyon to Montpellier

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Montpellier. The journey takes about 1 hour 53 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

1h 53mAverage duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £74	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£21 - £87	Average duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £44	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Montpellier?

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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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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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

4.5/560,797 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Montpellier

How far is Montpellier from Lyon by coach?
The distance between Lyon and Montpellier by coach is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
What is the best way to go from Lyon to Montpellier without a car?
You can travel to Montpellier from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£15

20/11

£23

Today

£13

22/11

£9

23/11

£13

24/11

£9

25/11

£9

26/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Montpellier was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £69 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Montpellier based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-26.

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 Lyon to Montpellier?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h	Avg price£15	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 53m	Avg price£41	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg price£25	Daily departures27