There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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 Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4h 28m€62–139Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Montpellier376 km
4h 47m€24–26Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 13m€35–73Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane GVA - MPL
7h 11m€166–331Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
- Take the train from Valence TGV to Montpelliertrain Trn
5h 3m€89–179Drive 375 km
- Drive from Annecy to Montpelliercar 375 km
3h 57m€58–84
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
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 28m.
The distance between Annecy and Montpellier is 420 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 28m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Annecy to Montpellier, including transfers.
Annecy to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–480
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–330
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Valence TGV to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-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.
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