--- title: "Trains from Lyon to Montpellier | EveryRail" description: "Direct trains link Lyon and Montpellier in about 1 hour 40 minutes, but check your arrival station: OUIGO's cheapest fare can land you outside the centre." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/lyon-to-montpellier/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Lyon to Montpellier by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Lyon to Montpellier by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Lyon to Montpellier by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Montpellier]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Lyon to Montpellier by train Direct trains link Lyon and Montpellier in about 1 hour 40 minutes, but check your arrival station: OUIGO's cheapest fare can land you outside the centre. ![Montpellier cityscape, the destination for this Lyon to Montpellier train journey]() Origin [Lyon]() Destination [Montpellier]() Country [France]() Every train between [Lyon]() and [Montpellier]() runs direct, with journeys as short as 1 hour 40 minutes. The real decision on this corridor is not whether to change trains, but which station you use at each end, because the cheapest OUIGO fare does not always land where you expect. ## Lyon to Montpellier at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Direct service | Yes, on both OUIGO and TGV INOUI | | Fastest journey | As little as 1 hour 40 minutes | | Typical journey | Around 2 hours | | Frequency | About 15 trains a day | | Departure stations | Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Saint-Exupéry | | Arrival stations | Montpellier Saint-Roch (city centre) or Montpellier Sud-de-France (out of town) | | Fare anchor | OUIGO fares from EUR 10, subject to availability | | Distance | Around 280 km | These are indicative figures from the current published timetable. Prices and exact departure times vary by date and demand, so treat the table as orientation and check your specific train when you book. ## Which Montpellier station your ticket actually uses For most travellers, book a train that arrives at Montpellier Saint-Roch. It sits in the city centre on Place Auguste Gibert, with four tram lines stopping right outside. Choose Montpellier Sud-de-France only if your onward plans are near Odysseum or the eastern edge of the city, because getting into the centre from there means a real transfer, not a walk. On OUIGO, the arrival station depends on where you board in Lyon. Trains from Lyon Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry arrive at the central Montpellier Saint-Roch station. Trains from Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon's main hub and often the easiest station to reach, instead arrive at Montpellier Sud-de-France. That is the catch on this corridor: the cheapest OUIGO fare from Part-Dieu can be the one that leaves you furthest from where you actually want to be. Montpellier Sud-de-France is not within walking distance of the centre. A TAM shuttle bus covers the short hop to the Place de France tram stop in about 15 minutes, and tram line 1 then takes a further 20 to 25 minutes into town, for a combined transfer of roughly 50 minutes each way. Build that into your plans if your ticket lands you there, especially if you are catching a connection. Full-service TGV INOUI trains from Lyon Part-Dieu are not exempt from this either. Some serve Montpellier Saint-Roch and others serve Sud-de-France, depending on the specific departure. Whichever brand you book, open the train details before you pay and confirm the arrival station by name, not just the city. ## OUIGO or TGV INOUI: choosing your operator [SNCF Voyageurs]() runs this corridor under two brands, plus a slower regional option. OUIGO is the low-cost choice: fares start from EUR 10 in 2nd class for a seat with one carry-on and one piece of hand luggage. The OUIGO PLUS option costs EUR 9 more and adds seat choice, an extra bag, and Wi-Fi through OUIFI or OUIFUN. TGV INOUI is the full-service brand on the same tracks. Standard seats come with a power socket, tray table, reading light, and Wi-Fi throughout the journey, and a bar car serves food and drinks. First class adds wider, ergonomic seats with a choice of layout. SNCF publishes no fixed starting price for TGV INOUI the way it does for OUIGO's EUR 10 fare, because TGV INOUI pricing is fully dynamic with no published floor, so compare live fares for your date rather than assume a fixed premium over OUIGO. Regional TER services also appear on the operator list for this corridor, alongside long-distance TGV INOUI trains continuing to Brussels or into Spain that happen to call here too. For a straightforward Lyon to Montpellier trip, compare OUIGO and TGV INOUI first. TER suits a slower, more local journey rather than the fastest way through. ## Booking and fares Book as early as you can if price matters more than flexibility. OUIGO's cheapest EUR 10 fares appear on a limited number of departures and sell out first, with prices for the same route climbing well past EUR 50 on higher-demand dates. Tickets typically go on sale several months ahead, opening for summer travel in spring and for winter travel in autumn, so booking as soon as your date opens gives you the best chance at the lowest fare. If you are making this trip more than once, a Carte Avantage discount card costs a fixed EUR 49 and can bring down TGV INOUI fares across a year of travel. That is worth it for frequent journeys, not for a single one-off trip. Travelling with extras adds a predictable cost on OUIGO rather than a surprise at the station. Children aged 4 to 11 travel for a fixed EUR 8 fare, and under-4s ride free on an adult's lap. A pet costs a flat EUR 10, and a folded, bagged bike costs EUR 5. None of this changes which station you arrive at, only the total price of the trip. ## Using an Interrail or Eurail Pass on this route An Interrail or Eurail Pass covers both TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains on this corridor. Pass validity on OUIGO is a recent change: before July 2026, OUIGO was excluded entirely, but OUIGO Grande Vitesse services, which is what runs between Lyon and Montpellier, are now covered under standard pass rules. A seat reservation is still compulsory either way, and it is a separate paid purchase from the pass itself. On TGV INOUI, that reservation follows the same tiered fee as OUIGO: EUR 10, rising to EUR 20 once a limited discounted quota sells out. On OUIGO, the passholder reservation fee starts at EUR 10 and rises to EUR 20 once a limited discounted quota sells out. These OUIGO passholder reservations can currently only be booked through the official Eurail or Interrail reservation service, not through ouigo.com, the OUIGO app, or SNCF Connect, so book that leg through your pass provider rather than expecting to add it at an ordinary OUIGO checkout. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Ouigo]() Ouigo is SNCF’s low-cost train service offering affordable high-speed travel in France, Spain, and Belgium with simplified onboard amenities. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF is France’s state-owned rail operator, running high-speed, regional, and international TGV services across Europe. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Montpellier [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Montpellier**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Lyon to Montpellier? Yes. Every OUIGO and TGV INOUI service on this corridor runs direct, with no change needed. ### How long does the Lyon to Montpellier train take? The fastest direct trains take as little as 1 hour 40 minutes. Most journeys are closer to 2 hours, and the exact time can vary by departure station and the specific train. ### Which Montpellier station do I need? Most travellers should choose Montpellier Saint-Roch, the central station with four tram lines outside. Some OUIGO and TGV INOUI trains, especially those leaving Lyon Part-Dieu, arrive at Montpellier Sud-de-France instead, which is about 50 minutes from the centre by shuttle and tram. Always check the exact arrival station before you pay. ### Can I use an Interrail or Eurail Pass on OUIGO for this route? Yes, since July 2026. A seat reservation is still compulsory and is a separate paid purchase, starting at EUR 10 and rising to EUR 20 once a limited passholder quota sells out. It can currently only be booked through the official Eurail or Interrail reservation service, not through ouigo.com or SNCF Connect. ### How much does the Lyon to Montpellier train cost? OUIGO's cheapest fares start from EUR 10 in 2nd class on a limited number of departures, rising well beyond that on higher-demand dates. TGV INOUI costs more for a wider seat and a more flexible fare. SNCF does not publish a fixed starting price for TGV INOUI the way it does for OUIGO; its pricing is fully dynamic, so check live fares for your date. ## More routes [![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()Brussels to LyonDirect TGV INOUI trains run from Brussels-Midi to Lyon Part-Dieu in around 3 hours 54 minutes to 4 hours, with approximately five to six direct departures each day. Advance second-class fares typically start around €70 to €80. Interrail and Eurail passes are valid but require a mandatory paid seat reservation.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Lyon to Paris by Train: Times, Tickets and StationsDirect TGV INOUI, OUIGO and selected Frecciarossa trains link Lyon and Paris; fastest trips take 1h 43m and average about 2h 14m.]()[![Toulouse riverfront at sunset with a Ferris wheel and domed building]()Lyon to ToulouseLyon to Toulouse by direct TGV INOUI in around 4 hours 10 minutes. Advance fares from around €48. Around 3 direct services daily, operated by SNCF.]()[![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()Montpellier to LyonDirect TGV INOUI trains from Montpellier to Lyon take as little as 1 hour 40 minutes. Ouigo offers cheaper fares. Departs from Montpellier Saint-Roch or Sud de France, arriving at Lyon Part-Dieu.]()[![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()Paris to LyonDirect TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains link Paris and Lyon in about 2 hours, with around 25 to 30 departures a day. Advance fares from the €20s; book early.]()[![View of Montpellier, France]()Paris to MontpellierDirect TGV from Paris to Montpellier in as little as 3h 13m. Up to 23 daily departures on TGV INOUI and OUIGO. Advance tickets from €35 on OUIGO.]()[![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()Stockholm to LyonNo direct train from Stockholm to Lyon. The 2026 route goes via Hamburg and Paris. Fastest options take 20 to 24 hours, with at least two changes.]()[![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()Toulouse to Lyon by Train: Times, Tickets and StationsDirect Toulouse to Lyon trains run 3 times a day on the classic corridor, taking as little as 3 hours 55 minutes, from EUR 32.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" } }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/lyon-to-montpellier/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Lyon to Montpellier | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Lyon to Montpellier. 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