What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montauban?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montauban is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Montauban?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Montauban is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Montauban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Montauban. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Montauban?

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 4h 58m.

How far is it from Lyon to Montauban?

The distance between Lyon and Montauban is 611 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Montauban without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Montauban without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Montauban?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Lyon to Montauban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Montauban bus from?

Lyon to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Montauban train from?

Lyon to Montauban train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Montauban?

The best way to get from Lyon to Montauban is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Montauban bus arrive?

Lyon to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montauban station.

Where does the Lyon to Montauban train arrive?

Lyon to Montauban train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Montauban?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Montauban is 422 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Lyon to Montauban.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Montauban?

Book your Lyon to Montauban train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Montauban?

Book your Lyon to Montauban bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montauban?

There are 613+ hotels available in Montauban.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to 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.

Lyon to Montauban - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Montauban by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Ter / ...
4h 58m
€126–202
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montaubanrideshare 421.1 km
5h 55m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Montaubanbus 1716 / ...
6h 55m
€40–70
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
3h 52m
€75–221
Train via Nîmes
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Intercités
5h 38m
€94–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Ter / ...
8h 1m
€56–101
Drive 422.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Montaubancar 422.1 km
5h 56m
€66–95
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
6h 3m
€98–248

Lyon to Montauban by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 611.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Montauban once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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