There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or plane
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
3h 10m€42–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier Place De France to Port Palavas les flotsbus Tad
6h 10m€29–42Drive 303.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flotscar 303.7 km
3h 1m€49–71Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LYS - MPL
6h 19m€207–357Bus via Fréjorgues aéroport
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Fréjorgues aéroport to Maguelonebus Tad
6h 44m€45–62
Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Palavas-les-Flots. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Port Palavas les flots via Sabines and Montpellier Place De France. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Pérols Étang de l'Or via Gare Saint-Roch - République. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Lyon and Palavas-les-Flots is 334 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots, including transfers.
Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €360 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Palavas-les-Flots, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Port Palavas les flots via Sabines, Pénélope, and Montpellier Place De France in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–490
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–390
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–390
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–400
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +33 4 67 12 35 00
- Website
- Transp'Or
Bus from Montpellier Place De France to Port Palavas les flots
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- Transp'Or
Bus from Fréjorgues aéroport to Maguelone
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- Transp'Or
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Lyon to Palavas-les-Flots.
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