Trains from Montpellier to Lyon

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TodayDec 8
from $56
TomorrowDec 9
from $62
SunDec 10
MonDec 11
from $25
TueDec 12
WedDec 13
ThuDec 14
from $23
FriDec 15

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

4:41PM
1h39m
6:20PM
Montpellier - Montpellier Saint Roch
Cheapest
Lyon - Lyon Part Dieu
Cheapest
4:41PM
1h39m
6:20PM
Montpellier - Montpellier Sud de France
2nd Cheapest
Lyon - Lyon Part Dieu
2nd Cheapest
5:12PM
1h38m
6:50PM
Montpellier - Montpellier Sud de France
Fastest
Lyon - Lyon Part Dieu
Fastest
5:12PM
1h38m
6:50PM
Montpellier - Montpellier Saint Roch
Lyon - Lyon Part Dieu
8:11PM
1h39m
9:50PM
Montpellier - Montpellier Sud de France
Lyon - Lyon Part Dieu
Train Montpellier to Lyon: Trip Overview

Train Montpellier to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51
Average train trip duration1h 45m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure5:28 AM
Distance157 miles (252 km)
Latest train departure8:11 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Train and bus companies in France:Trenitalia, SNCF, Eurostar

Montpellier to Lyon Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains12
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:28AM - 8:11PM
Minimum Price$23
Average Ticket Price$51
Minimum Trip Duration1h38m
Average Train Trip Duration1h45m
Distance157 miles (252 km)
Train Companies on This RouteTGV inOui, Renfe, TER, SNCB, SNCF Intercités
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Montpellier - Lyon

The average train ticket price from Montpellier to Lyon is $51. The best way to find train tickets from Montpellier to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Montpellier and Lyon is around 1h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 38m. This is the time it takes to travel the 156 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Montpellier to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Montpellier to Lyon by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Montpellier to Lyon, you can travel comfortably and safely with TGV inOui, Renfe, TER.

Once in Lyon, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Boat Trips, Institut Lumière, Musée d’Art Contemporain, Parc de la Tête d'Or.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/06
No data
12/07
$43
Today
$55
12/09
$62
12/10
No data
12/11
$25
12/12
No data
12/13
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The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Lyon was searched and found on Dec 11, 2023 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $78 for a train ticket from Montpellier to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2023-12-11.

Usually SNCF-TGV INOUI 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Lyon, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Montpellier and Lyon, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Montpellier to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Will you be returning to Montpellier by train?

Train from Lyon to Montpellier

You can also go to Lyon by bus

Bus from Montpellier to Lyon


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