There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Montluçon by train, bus, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus B02
4h 42m€31–77Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montluçon212.5 km
3h 15m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Villebus B01
5h 21m€18–27Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
4h 45m€51–102Drive 213.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Montluçoncar 213.9 km
2h 57m€34–48
Lyon to Montluçon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Montluçon is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Montluçon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Montluçon. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Montluçon. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montlucon - Ville via Riom Chatel Guyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Lyon and Montluçon is 255 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montluçon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Lyon to Montluçon, including transfers.
Lyon to Montluçon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Montluçon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montluçon is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €17 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Montluçon, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon to Hôtel de Ville via Gare SNCF in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montlucon - Ville via Riom Chatel Guyon in around 4h 45m.
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 Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Moulins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Montluçon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Montluçon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Moulins station.
Lyon to Montluçon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Riom Chatel Guyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Montluçon is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lyon to Montluçon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Montluçon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












