What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Montpellier is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Montpellier?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Montpellier is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €160 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Geneva to Montpellier?

The distance between Geneva and Montpellier is 470 km. The road distance is 412.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Montpellier without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €65 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Montpellier?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Geneva to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Montpellier bus from?

Geneva to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Montpellier train from?

Geneva to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Geneva to Montpellier is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €350 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Geneva to Montpellier bus arrive?

Geneva to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Montpellier train arrive?

Geneva to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Montpellier is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Geneva to Montpellier.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Montpellier?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Montpellier?

Book your Geneva to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montpellier?

There are 4779+ hotels available in Montpellier.

Can I share a ride from Geneva to Montpellier?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Geneva to Montpellier - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5h 34m
€68–154
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Genève to Montpellierrideshare 412.1 km
5h 14m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 8m
€33–60
Fly
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane GVA - MPL
4h 21m
€163–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
7h 17m
€87–149
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Grenoblebus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
7h 30m
€39–59
Drive 412.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Montpelliercar 412.1 km
4h 22m
€75–108

Geneva to Montpellier by train

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Distance: 469.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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