There are 11 ways to get from Modena to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Lyon
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 35m€104–212Bus via Sanremo
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus
- Take the bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
14h 28m€59–96Drive 759.2 km
- Drive from Modena to Montpelliercar 759.2 km
7h 31m€122–177Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BLQ - MPL
7h 44m€106–321Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Montpellierbus 482
14h 41m€69–119Train
- Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain Ic
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
15h€116–281Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane FLR - MPL
9h 10m€147–375Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BLQ - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 58m€77–256Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 48m€106–295Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 41m€97–322Train to Treviso Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TSF - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h€91–451
Modena to Montpellier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Montpellier is to bus via Sanremo which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Montpellier is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio, Sanremo - Bus Stop and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Modena and Montpellier is 934 km. The road distance is 759.2 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Montpellier without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 35m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Modena to Montpellier, including transfers.
Modena to Montpellier bus services, operated by Satam Bus, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Montpellier train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Montpellier is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 35m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Sanremo, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Modena to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena - Autostazione to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio, Piazza Colombo - Sanremo, Sanremo - Bus Stop, and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–600
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Piazza Colombo - Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
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Booking & Getting There
Modena to Montpellier bus services, operated by Satam Bus, arrive at Piazza Colombo - Sanremo station.
Modena to Montpellier train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Montpellier is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Modena to Montpellier.
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