How far is Lyon from Montpellier by coach?

The journey from Montpellier to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 156 miles (252 km).

Is there a way to reach Lyon from Montpellier without a car?

You can reach Lyon from Montpellier by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Montpellier to Lyon from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Montpellier	4h 10m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:20	Montpellier	3h 40m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:50	Sabines	13h 30m	13:20	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	15:50	Montpellier	5h 45m	21:35	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Montpellier	4h 10m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:20	Montpellier	4h 30m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Montpellier	4h 10m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:20	Montpellier	4h 30m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Montpellier	4h 10m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 40m	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	86 Rue de la Madeleine	4h 30m	05:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 40m	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:20	Montpellier	4h 30m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 40m	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:20	Montpellier	4h 30m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Sabines	4h	12:15	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 40m	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Montpellier	4h 10m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	22:20	Montpellier	3h 40m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:20	86 Rue de la Madeleine	3h 35m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sabines	6h 15m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 13:47 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £24, 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£9 - £95	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £76	Average duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £52	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,140 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,783 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 by bus from Montpellier to Lyon

How far is Lyon from Montpellier by coach?
The journey from Montpellier to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 156 miles (252 km).
Is there a way to reach Lyon from Montpellier without a car?
You can reach Lyon from Montpellier by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

17/11

£26

18/11

£21

Today

£12

20/11

£10

21/11

£14

22/11

£10

23/11

£12

24/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Lyon was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £55 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 £10, which is on 2025-11-20.

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£17	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 53m	Avg price£43	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg price£25	Daily departures25