There are 5 ways to get from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 36m€45–111Bus, line 118 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gare De Vaise to Villefranche/S - Gare Routierebus 118 / ...
4h 41m€30–45Drive 332.8 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saônecar 332.8 km
3h 18m€52–74Fly
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MPL - LYS
5h 59m€173–318Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
2h 39m€58–117
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to bus and line 118 bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €45 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Villefranche/S - Gare Routiere via Lyon - Gare De Vaise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Montpellier and Villefranche-sur-Saône is 344 km. The road distance is 332.8 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône, including transfers.
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 118 bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Villefranche-sur-Saône, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Villefranche/S - Gare Routiere via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Vaise, and Lyon - Gare De Vaise in around 4h 41m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–470
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–220
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200–750
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200–750
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Montpellier to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +33 4 74 66 32 66
- Website
- Maisavia
Bus from Lyon - Gare De Vaise to Villefranche/S - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Maisavia
- Standard Adult One-Way
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Saône.
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