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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Montpellierby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    3h 14m
    €45–112

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Saint-Étienne to Montpellierrideshare rideshare 293.9 km
    7h 35m
    €19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Montpellierbus bus FlixBus N788 / ...
    5h 9m
    €25–47

  4. Drive  293.3 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Montpelliercar car 293.3 km
    3h 18m
    €47–68

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Place Bellevue to Gare Routiere Fayabus bus L17
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus E03
    3. Take the train from Valence TGV to Montpelliertrain train Trn
    6h 29m
    €42–67

Saint-Étienne to Montpellier by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Montpellier via Lyon in around 5h 9m.

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