There are 11 ways to get from Padova to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Lyon
best- Take the train from Padova 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
10h 4m€117–268Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
14h 11m€70–126Bus
- Take the bus from Padua to Montpellierbus FlixBus N740 / ...
12h 15m€75–120Drive 809.4 km
- Drive from Padova to Montpelliercar 809.4 km
9h 22m€130–188Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane VCE - MPL
8h 7m€101–339Train
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
13h 25m€132–311Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane VCE - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 11m€82–334Bus to Treviso Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Padova Stanga to Treviso, Aeroportobus
- Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TSF - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 11m€72–352Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 45m€84–367Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
- 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
7h 31m€86–276Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airport
- 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 18m€296–622
Padova to Montpellier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Montpellier is to train and bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Montpellier is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs €80 - €370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Padova to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Padova and Montpellier is 987 km. The road distance is 809.4 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Montpellier without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 4m and costs €110 - €270.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Padova to Montpellier, including transfers.
Padova to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Montpellier train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Montpellier is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 4m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 8h 7m.
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 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Montpellier twice daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 12h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–480
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Padova to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Padova to Montpellier train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Montpellier is 809 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Padova to Montpellier.
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