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

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There are 10 ways to get from Parma to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train via Lyon

    best
    1. Take the train from Parma 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
    9h 6m
    €98–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parma to Grenoblebus bus N425
    2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 5m
    €58–102

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Parma Via Traversante to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus bus
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain train C3
    3. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 39m
    €67–104

  4. Drive  681.2 km

    1. Drive from Parma to Montpelliercar car 681.2 km
    7h 44m
    €110–159

  5. Shuttle to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Milano Linate airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LIN - MPL
    8h 41m
    €297–592

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain train
    2. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain train Re
    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
    12h 48m
    €115–219

  7. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane BLQ - MPL
    8h 35m
    €112–333

  8. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BGY - MRS
    4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 2m
    €92–339

  9. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MXP - MRS
    4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 16m
    €101–282

  10. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BGY - TLS
    4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 50m
    €104–395

Parma to Montpellier by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a train from Parma to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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