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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Bologna is to bus via Sanremo which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Bologna is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Bologna?

The distance between Montpellier and Bologna is 916 km. The road distance is 796.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Montpellier to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Bologna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Bologna train from?

Montpellier to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Bologna?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Bologna is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Montpellier to Bologna bus arrive?

Montpellier to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Montpellier to Bologna train arrive?

Montpellier to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Bologna is 796 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Montpellier to Bologna.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bologna?

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Montpellier to Bologna - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Montpellier to Bologna by train (TGV, Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
9h 38m
€116–262
Bus via Sanremo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sanremo - Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Piazza Colombo - Sanremo to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
14h 44m
€59–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Bologna Centralebus 482
12h 15m
€70–110
Drive 796.2 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Bolognacar 796.2 km
7h 50m
€129–186
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MPL - BLQ
5h 57m
€102–312
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MPL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 37m
€133–414

Montpellier to Bologna by train

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Distance: 916 km
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bologna Centrale via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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