What is the distance between Lyon and Montpellier?

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

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Perrache, in Lyon, and end it at Sabines, in Montpellier.

Bus Lyon to Montpellier from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Perrache	3h 55m	2:00pm	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	4h 55m	9:35am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Perrache	4h 44m	3:14pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 35m	12:25am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Perrache	3h 50m	7:50pm	Sabines	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Perrache	4h 20m	11:20pm	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h	2:50am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Perrache	4h	11:30am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h	2:50am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Perrache	4h	11:30am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	5:30pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	4h 55m	9:35am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	5:30pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	4h 55m	9:35am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	5:30pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	4h 55m	9:35am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Montpellier on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Perrache	4h	11:30am	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	3h 4m	8:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	4h 55m	9:35am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Perrache	4h 44m	3:14pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go 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 $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

1h 53mAverage Duration

252 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $128	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $159	Average Duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $78	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

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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3.5/511,156 reviews

Staff4.4

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ALSA

4.5/560,823 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

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INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Montpellier by bus

What is the distance between Lyon and Montpellier?
The distance between Lyon and Montpellier is around 252 km (156 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Montpellier?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Perrache, in Lyon, and end it at Sabines, in Montpellier.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$49

11-24

$93

Today

$23

11-26

$18

11-27

$16

11-28

$16

11-29

$16

11-30

$20

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Montpellier was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $101 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-27.

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$27	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 53m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures24