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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Montpellier is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 20h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 8h 55m and costs €150 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Jena to Montpellier?

The distance between Jena and Montpellier is 1337 km. The road distance is 1197.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Montpellier without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 58m and costs €240 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Jena to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Montpellier bus from?

Jena to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Montpellier train from?

Jena to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Jena to Montpellier is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 58m and costs €240 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 20h 15m.

Where does the Jena to Montpellier bus arrive?

Jena to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Jena to Montpellier train arrive?

Jena to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Montpellier is 1197 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Jena to Montpellier.

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

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Jena to Montpellier - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Jena to Montpellier by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
12h 58m
€242–562
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 15m
€95–158
Drive 1,197.4 km
1. Drive from Jena to Montpelliercar 1,197.4 km
12h 45m
€192–277
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NUE - MPL
8h 55m
€151–633
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
14h 38m
€259–450
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re14
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872 / ...
20h 25m
€129–311
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LEJ - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
10h 32m
€186–401
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 53m
€171–559
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BER - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
10h 6m
€147–463
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 22m
€213–612
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MUC - MRS
5. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
10h 47m
€199–762

Jena to Montpellier by train

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12h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,336.6 km
Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Jena West to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station in around 20h 15m.

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