Bus Montpellier to Lyon: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Montpellier to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus, ALSA or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$13

tomorrow

$17

Friday

$19

Saturday

$19

Sunday

$22

Monday

$15

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 40m	8:30 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 10m	9:00 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/22/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:15 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	11:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/22/2026 8:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/22/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:25 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:20 PM	Lyon		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/22/2026 8:25:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/22/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
STARSHIPPER SAS	4h 30m	10:05 AM	Montpellier	Sud de France Train Station	2:35 PM	Lyon		Economy	$33	A Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Sud de France Train Station, Montpellier (France) at 7/22/2026 10:05:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/22/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 35m	10:05 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/23/2026 10:05:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 10m	9:00 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:15 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	11:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/23/2026 8:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:25 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:20 PM	Lyon		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/23/2026 8:25:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
STARSHIPPER SAS	5h 0m	11:30 AM	Montpellier	Sud de France Train Station	4:30 PM	Lyon		Economy	$24	A Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Sud de France Train Station, Montpellier (France) at 7/23/2026 11:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 10m	9:00 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/24/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:25 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:20 PM	Lyon		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/24/2026 8:25:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 50m	9:40 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Lyon		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/24/2026 9:40:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 35m	12:30 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	4:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/24/2026 12:30:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
ALSA	3h 40m	10:20 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	2:00 AM	Lyon		Economy	$27	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/24/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 10m	9:00 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:30 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Lyon		Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 40m	8:30 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/25/2026 8:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:15 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	11:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
ALSA	3h 0m	2:15 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	5:15 AM	Lyon		Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:25 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:20 PM	Lyon		Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/26/2026 8:25:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 50m	9:40 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Lyon		Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 35m	12:30 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	4:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 40m	8:30 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
ALSA	3h 40m	10:20 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	2:00 AM	Lyon		Economy	$27	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Montpellier to Lyon via Grenoble, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:40 AM
  
  Montpellier
  Sabines Bus Stop
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Grenoble
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Grenoble (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  1h 30m
  
  0
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Grenoble
  Bus Station
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, Grenoble (France) at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 10m	9:00 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 10m	3:50 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	8:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/27/2026 3:50:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:30 PM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Lyon		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:25 AM	Montpellier	Sabines Bus Stop	12:20 PM	Lyon		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
STARSHIPPER SAS	5h 0m	11:30 AM	Montpellier	Sud de France Train Station	4:30 PM	Lyon		Economy	$25	A Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Sud de France Train Station, Montpellier (France) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Montpellier and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Montpellier and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from Montpellier to Lyon. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Montpellier and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 51 buses from Montpellier to Lyon, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Montpellier and Lyon, with 24 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $12, from BlaBlaCar Bus

Facts about the bus from Montpellier to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Montpellier to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	26 Ø
Distance	155.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus, STARSHIPPER SAS and Internorte Transportes

Cheapest bus connections from Montpellier to Lyon

Every day, 26 buses from 5 bus companies leave Montpellier for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$13

Thursday 07/23

$12

Friday 07/24

$19

Saturday 07/25

$19

Sunday 07/26

$23

Monday 07/27

$15

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

$45

Thursday 07/30

$15

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$19

Monday 08/03

$12

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$17

Friday 08/07

$85

Saturday 08/08

$28

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$45

Tuesday 08/11

$45

Wednesday 08/12

$15

Thursday 08/13

$19

Friday 08/14

$21

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Montpellier to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Montpellier to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Montpellier to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Montpellier to Lyon, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Montpellier to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Montpellier to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Montpellier to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Montpellier to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Montpellier and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Montpellier and Lyon.

Sabines Bus Stop

Rue de la Madeleine / Av. du Colonel Pavelet

Place de France / Odysseum Bus Stop

Rue Georges Méliès 1016

Peyrou - Arc de Triomphe Bus Stop

Place Carnot Bus Station

Mas Argelliers Bus Station

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Montpellier to Lyon? Compare all modes of transports from Montpellier to Lyon.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Montpellier to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Montpellier to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route Montpellier to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Montpellier to Lyon bus

How much does a Montpellier Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 40m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Montpellier to Lyon?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $85. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from Montpellier to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Montpellier to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Montpellier to Lyon take?

The fastest bus from Montpellier to Lyon is offered by Internorte Transportes and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $85. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Montpellier to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Montpellier starts at 8:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Montpellier to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Montpellier for Lyon starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Montpellier Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from Montpellier to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Montpellier and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Montpellier to Lyon bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Montpellier Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Montpellier Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Montpellier to Lyon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Montpellier to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Montpellier and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Montpellier and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!