There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Parma by train (TGV, Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), or shuttle
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 Chambéry
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
10h 33m€106–258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Parmabus N425
11h 55m€54–103Drive 680.7 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Parmacar 680.7 km
7h 46m€108–155Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MPL - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 18m€111–372Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the bus from Piazza Colombo - Sanremo to Parma Via Traversantebus
12h 41m€65–111Train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignoletrain Re
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain
14h 22m€127–290Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MRS - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 53m€81–337Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
7h 51m€232–717Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 8m€95–303Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Treviso Airport, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane MRS - TSF
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
9h 25m€99–458
Montpellier to Parma by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Parma is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Parma is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €80 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Parma. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Parma via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Parma. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Parma via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Montpellier and Parma is 831 km. The road distance is 680.7 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Parma without a car is to train via Chambéry which takes 10h 33m and costs €100 - €260.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Montpellier to Parma, including transfers.
Montpellier to Parma bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Parma train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Parma is to train via Chambéry which takes 10h 33m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Parma via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Parma via Grenoble in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–490
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–430
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Parma bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Montpellier to Parma train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Parma is 681 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Montpellier to Parma.
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