How much is the bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon start at MAD 111. The average price for this route is around MAD 231. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Montpellier to Lyon?

The average bus journey time from Montpellier to Lyon is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 257 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Montpellier to Lyon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , ALSA , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?

The earliest bus departs from Montpellier to Lyon at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon?

A bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon produces an estimated 6.40575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Montpellier to Lyon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montpellier to Lyon?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Montpellier to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montpellier to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Montpellier to Lyon from MAD 92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 17 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Montpellier	4h 10m	01:10	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Sabines	3h 30m	22:00	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	22:20	Montpellier	3h 35m	01:55	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	23:50	Sabines	13h 40m	13:30	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	17:20	Sabines	4h 25m	21:45	Gare routière de Gerland	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 18 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:15	Sabines	4h 45m	03:00	Gare routière de Gerland	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Sabines	3h 30m	22:00	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:05	Montpellier	3h 35m	13:40	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 19 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:15	Sabines	4h 45m	03:00	Gare routière de Gerland	Cheapest
Bus	02:15	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h	05:15	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:15	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h	05:15	Gare routière de Gerland	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 20 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Sabines	4h 25m	21:45	Gare routière de Gerland	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Sabines	3h 30m	22:00	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:05	Montpellier	3h 35m	13:40	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 21 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:20	Montpellier	4h 30m	17:50	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:15	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h	05:15	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:15	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h	05:15	Gare routière de Gerland	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 22 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05	Montpellier	3h 35m	13:40	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:50	Sabines	3h 30m	06:20	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	13:20	Montpellier	4h 30m	17:50	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 23 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:15	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h	05:15	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	10:05	Montpellier	3h 35m	13:40	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h 35m	04:05	Gare routière de Gerland	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Montpellier to Lyon on 24 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Montpellier	3h 35m	04:05	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:15	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h	05:15	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	10:05	Montpellier	3h 35m	13:40	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Arret "Sabines" Ligne 2 Du Tramway	3h 35m	04:05	Gare routière de Gerland	No tags
Bus	01:55	Sabines	6h 10m	08:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:55 PM CEST.

Get from Montpellier to Lyon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

257 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Montpellier and Lyon?

Stops in Montpellier

A
Sabines
Avenue du Colonel Pavelet, 34070 Montpellier, France
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B
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars, 34070 Montpellier, France
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C
Odysseum
1016 Rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511 633 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 485 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.3/561 722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FR bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, MarinoBus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montpellier to Lyon by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon start at MAD 111. The average price for this route is around MAD 231. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Montpellier to Lyon?
The average bus journey time from Montpellier to Lyon is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 257 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Montpellier to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, ALSA, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Montpellier to Lyon at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon?
A bus trip from Montpellier to Lyon produces an estimated 6.40575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Montpellier to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montpellier to Lyon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Montpellier to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montpellier to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

15/04

MAD 372

16/04

MAD 388

Today

MAD 275

18/04

MAD 240

19/04

MAD 235

20/04

MAD 160

21/04

MAD 92

22/04

MAD 92

The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Lyon was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of MAD 92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 92 to MAD 1 029 for a bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 92, which is on 2026-04-21.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.