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Montpellier to Lyon train

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Information about the Montpellier to Lyon train

Travel by train from Montpellier to Lyon. 25 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Montpellier at 6h 29m and the last at 19h 59m, allowing you to cover the 289 km distance in as little as 1h 21m. Tickets are available from 10€ (1).

Montpellier to Lyon train best prices

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Monday 5 October
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10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 7 October
10 € (1) OUIGO
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OUIGO
Thursday 8
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 9
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 10
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 11
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 12
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Tuesday 13
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 14
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 15
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 16
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 17
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 18
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 19
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Tuesday 20
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 21
Thursday 22
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 23
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 24
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 25
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 26
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Tuesday 27
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 28
39 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 29
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 30
Saturday 31
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 1st November November
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Montpellier to Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Montpellier to Lyon cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Montpellier to Lyon take?

The Montpellier to Lyon journey lasts 2h 18m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Montpellier to Lyon?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Montpellier to Lyon in 1h 21m.

How many trains run from Montpellier to Lyon each day?

25 trains complete the Montpellier to Lyon journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Montpellier and Lyon?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Montpellier and Lyon.

What is the distance between Montpellier and Lyon by train?

The train journey between Montpellier and Lyon, covers around 289 km.

What time is the first train from Montpellier to Lyon?

The first train departs from Montpellier at 6h 29m to take you to Lyon.

What time is the last train from Montpellier to Lyon?

If you want to take your time, you can take the last train at 19h 59m.

To leave Montpellier, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: MONTPELLIER SAINT-ROCH, MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LYON PART DIEU, LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV.

Which train companies operate trains from Montpellier to Lyon?

Travel on a train operated by OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI Brussels, Intercités, TGV INOUI Spain for your journey from Montpellier to Lyon.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, you can stay connected during your journey. With the OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare, select a seat with a power socket from 3 euros, and add the OUIFI option for 3 euros to enjoy Wi-Fi on board. These options are included if you choose OUIGO PLUS.

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will benefit from luggage storage space in each TGV INOUI carriage. For oversized luggage, consider the home delivery option.

Want to travel with your young children on TGV INOUI Spain? Specially designed for passengers with young children, the nursery area on TGV INOUI Spain provides a changing table. Bottles can also be warmed in the bar carriage.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

Take a train to Lyon from Montpellier

The Montpellier - Lyon train journey is with OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI Brussels, Intercités, TGV INOUI Spain. Trains generally leave from MONTPELLIER SAINT-ROCH, MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE and arrive at LYON PART DIEU, LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV.

Journey times may vary depending on a number of factors, including the time you travel, the type of train, and whether you have to change trains. Some journeys take 1h 21m, but the average journey time is 2h 18m.

25 trains serve the Montpellier - Lyon line every day. The first train leaves at 6h 29m and the last at 19h 59m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Montpellier - Lyon train fare will depend on when you book, the timeslot, the type of ticket...

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Lyon?

The price of a Montpellier – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Montpellier to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Lyon.

Price of a Montpellier – Lyon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Montpellier to Lyon, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Montpellier to Lyon, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Montpellier – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Montpellier – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Montpellier to Lyon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Montpellier to Lyon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Montpellier to Lyon and alternative routes

For your journey to Lyon, if a direct train is available from Montpellier, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Montpellier to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Montpellier to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Montpellier to Lyon with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Montpellier to Lyon in advance!

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What travel classes are available on the Montpellier to Lyon train?

To travel from Montpellier to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Montpellier to Lyon. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

  • Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

  • Choose and reserve your seat
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A piece of additional or XL luggage
  • OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

What on-board services are available on the Montpellier to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Montpellier to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

OUIGO

  • Exchange your tickets

    You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.

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  • Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

    Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.

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  • Pet

    The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.

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  • Luggage

    Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.

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  • Text message

    Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip

  • Seat with electric socket

    Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket

  • Quiet place

    For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket

  • Stroller

    Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Montpellier to Lyon train schedule for Wednesday 7 October 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 29m 8h 24m 1h 55m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 9898
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 43m 9h 54m 3h 11m TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76302
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Gallargues
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Uchaud
  • Milhaud
  • Saint-Cesaire
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 11 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79319
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 30 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 43m 10h 40m 3h 57m TER
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76302
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Gallargues
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Uchaud
  • Milhaud
  • Saint-Cesaire
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 08 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 17700
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 12m 10h 50m 2h 38m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76404
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 35 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9862 - TGV INOUI 12562
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 06m 11h 48m 2h 42m Intercités, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    Intercités 4756
  • Sete
  • Connection: 20 min
  • Sete
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Montpellier Sud De France
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 12m 10h 50m 1h 38m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9862 - TGV INOUI 12562
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 02m 11h 48m 1h 46m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 12m 13h 53m 3h 41m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76408
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79694
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 27 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9866
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 12m 14h 54m 4h 42m TER
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76408
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 47 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86184
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 37m 11h 58m 1h 21m OUIGO
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    OUIGO 7876
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
13h 57m 15h 50m 1h 53m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 5500
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 59m 15h 21m 1h 22m OUIGO
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    OUIGO 7860
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
14h 54m 16h 48m 1h 54m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9864
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 33m 18h 20m 2h 47m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76542
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 43 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5358
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 48m 17h 51m 2h 03m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    OUIGO 7872
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 9896
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 16m 18h 50m 2h 34m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76420
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5182
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 41m 18h 20m 1h 39m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI 5358
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 10m 18h 50m 1h 40m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI 5182
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 51m 19h 23m 1h 32m OUIGO
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    OUIGO 7882
  • Nimes Centre
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
18h 01m 19h 50m 1h 49m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 6873
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 11m 20h 48m 2h 37m TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 76424
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 33 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    OUIGO 7810
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 07m 20h 48m 1h 41m OUIGO
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    OUIGO 7810
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 12m 21h 38m 2h 26m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TER 86994
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 23 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 50m 22h 01m 2h 11m TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI Spain 9706
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6852
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 59m 21h 38m 1h 39m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu