There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Montauban by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), or car
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 Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Ter / ...
5h 21m€122–197Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montauban421.1 km
5h 55m€32Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Montaubanbus 1716 / ...
6h 55m€35–60Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
4h 16m€75–251Train via Nîmes
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Intercités
5h 42m€89–210Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Ter / ...
8h 24m€55–100Drive 422.1 km
- Drive from Lyon to Montaubancar 422.1 km
5h 56m€66–95Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
6h 30m€93–248
Lyon to Montauban by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montauban is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Montauban is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs €75 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Montauban. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Montauban. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montauban Ville Bourbon via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Lyon and Montauban is 611 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montauban without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Lyon to Montauban, including transfers.
Lyon to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Montauban train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montauban is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Montauban, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montauban Ville Bourbon via Toulouse Matabiau in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Montauban 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Montauban
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Montauban
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montauban station.
Lyon to Montauban train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Montauban is 422 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Lyon to Montauban.
Book your Lyon to Montauban train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Montauban bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 608+ hotels available in Montauban.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Montauban. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





























