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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Montpellier is to bus via Lyon which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Montpellier is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Montpellier?

The distance between Lausanne and Montpellier is 530 km. The road distance is 474.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lausanne to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Montpellier bus from?

Lausanne to Montpellier bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Montpellier train from?

Lausanne to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Montpellier is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Lausanne to Montpellier bus arrive?

Lausanne to Montpellier bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Lausanne to Montpellier train arrive?

Lausanne to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Montpellier is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Lausanne to Montpellier.

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

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Lausanne to Montpellier - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
6h 55m
€89–217
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellierbus
7h 30m
€38–61
Drive 474.7 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Montpelliercar 474.7 km
4h 58m
€86–124
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane GVA - MPL
7h 27m
€187–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
7h 35m
€45–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 1m
€109–190
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
6h 53m
€239–470

Lausanne to Montpellier by train

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Distance: 529.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Montpellier via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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