There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4h 26m€81–175Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Montpellier376 km
4h 47m€24–26Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Montpellierbus FlixBus N788A / ...
6h 5m€35–70Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane GVA - MPL
7h 31m€170–332Train #2
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4h 26m€62–139Drive 375 km
- Drive from Annecy to Montpelliercar 375 km
3h 57m€59–84
Annecy to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to rideshare which costs €24 - €26 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Annecy and Montpellier is 423 km. The road distance is 375 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Annecy to Montpellier, including transfers.
Annecy to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Montpellier train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Montpellier every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–490
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–320
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–320
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–320
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Annecy to Montpellier train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Montpellier is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Annecy to Montpellier.
Book your Annecy to Montpellier train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Annecy to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 5846+ hotels available in Montpellier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.