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How to get fromPadova to Montpellierby train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Padova to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train via Lyon

    best
    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    10h 11m
    €117–268

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 16m
    €77–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Padua to Montpellierbus bus FlixBus N740 / ...
    12h 15m
    €80–120

  4. Drive  809.4 km

    1. Drive from Padova to Montpelliercar car 809.4 km
    9h 22m
    €131–190

  5. Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane VCE - MPL
    7h 53m
    €106–311

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Ter
    13h
    €138–311

  7. Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane VCE - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    6h 46m
    €84–319

  8. Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BGY - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 21m
    €312–679

Padova to Montpellier by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

You can take a train from Padova to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Montpellier twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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