There are 4 ways to get from Montpellier to Val-Cenis by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
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 Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
5h 41m€110–187Drive 444.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Montpellier to Val-Ceniscar 444.5 km
4h 24m€71–103Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
8h 18m€85–127Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Grenoblebus 740
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
9h 37m€95–132
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Val-Cenis is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Montpellier and Val-Cenis is 457 km. The road distance is 444.5 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Val-Cenis without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Montpellier to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Montpellier to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Val-Cenis train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Val-Cenis is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Val-Cenis via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, and Modane in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Val-Cenis via Grenoble - Bus Station, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Modane in around 8h 18m.
- 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
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Montpellier to Val-Cenis train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Val-Cenis is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Montpellier to Val-Cenis.
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