There are 6 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
- Take the train from Gannat to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
4h 4m€39–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Villebus B01
5h 26m€15–24Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montluçon212.5 km
3h 15m€15Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus B02
4h 42m€30–77Train via Riom
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
4h 59m€49–103Drive 213.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Montluçoncar 213.9 km
2h 57m€33–48
Lyon to Montluçon by train
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 26m.
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 Gannat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Lyon and Montluçon is 244 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Montluçon without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 train which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Montluçon, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montlucon - Ville via Gannat in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Hôtel de Ville via Gare SNCF in around 5h 26m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gannat to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Moulins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.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 Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Montluçon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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 Gannat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Montluçon is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lyon to Montluçon.
Book your Lyon to Montluçon train tickets online with Omio.
There are 434+ hotels available in Montluçon.
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.












