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How to get fromPenzance to Montpellierby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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There are 14 ways to get from Penzance to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    12h 55m
    €401–759

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NQY - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    13h 49m
    €117–380

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain train Trn
    17h 25m
    €280–630

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Montpelliercar car
    18h 48m
    €228–686

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    11h 23m
    €229–468

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    14h 21m
    €431–747

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 24m
    €119–243

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar car
    16h 26m
    €384–507

  9. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)plane plane NQY - BZR
    3. Take the train from Agde to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    25h 22m
    €126–470

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    12h 10m
    €291–687

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    12h 17m
    €189–457

  12. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)plane plane BRS - BZR
    4. Take the train from Agde to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    10h 59m
    €163–456

  13. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BRS - MRS
    4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    11h 56m
    €189–476

  14. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane NQY - MPL
    12h 36m
    €153–735

Penzance to Montpellier by train and subway

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,682.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 29h 24m.

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