There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
11h 12m€166–331Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FCO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 2m€68–231Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N523
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 43m€83–136Drive 1,020 km
- Drive from Rome to Montpelliercar 1,020 km
10h 3m€161–233Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FCO - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 46m€75–263Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini 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
14h 17m€140–357Bus via Genoa
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus 18
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 45m€77–145Fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane FCO - MPL
4h 58m€91–248Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane FCO - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 47m€90–274Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 42m€104–311Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FCO - NCE
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 48m€113–378
Rome to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Montpellier is to bus via Genoa which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Montpellier is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €90 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Rome and Montpellier is 1339 km. The road distance is 1020 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Montpellier without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 12m and costs €160 - €340.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Rome to Montpellier, including transfers.
Rome to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Montpellier train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Montpellier is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 12m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 15h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €250 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 15h 43m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Rome to Montpellier train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Montpellier is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Rome to Montpellier.
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