There are 5 ways to get from Grenoble to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, 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 Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2h 40m€41–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 50m€18–50Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Grenoble to Montpellier295.2 km
3h 37m€18–23Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Montpellierbus 740
5h 1m€27–43Drive 295.2 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Montpelliercar 295.2 km
2h 49m€46–67
Grenoble to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Montpellier is to rideshare which costs €18 - €23 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Montpellier is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grenoble - Bus Station station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Grenoble and Montpellier is 299 km. The road distance is 295.2 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Grenoble to Montpellier, including transfers.
Grenoble to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus Station.
Grenoble to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Montpellier is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- 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
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenoble to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Montpellier is 295 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Grenoble to Montpellier.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grenoble and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.