There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2h 37m€41–112Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montpellier302.2 km
3h 57m€19–23Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellierbus
3h 15m€24–50Drive 300.5 km
- Drive from Lyon Perrache to Montpelliercar 300.5 km
2h 55m€47–68Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LYS - MPL
6h 10m€189–360Train via Lyon Part Dieu
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 081A
3h 4m€51–112
Lyon Perrache to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier is to rideshare which costs €19 - €23 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Lyon Perrache and Montpellier is 319 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier, including transfers.
Lyon Perrache to Montpellier bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon Perrache to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €360 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Lyon Perrache, France and Montpellier, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch hourly. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier once daily. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–470
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–400
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €160–230
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €210–800
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Perrache to Montpellier bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Lyon Perrache to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Perrache to Montpellier is 301 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Perrache and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.