There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Montpellier by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 34m€204–431Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ulm to Montpellierbus FlixBus N1135
15h 40m€80–130Drive 852.1 km
- Drive from Ulm to Montpelliercar 852.1 km
9h 44m€133–193Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 7m€116–521Train, bus
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
- Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Zürich to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
18h 32m€134–256Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MUC - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 35m€146–444Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
10h 22m€167–537Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
10h€136–532Train, train to Basel, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
8h 16m€109–522
Ulm to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Montpellier is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €110 - €550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Ulm and Montpellier is 1061 km. The road distance is 852.1 km.
The best way to get from Ulm to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €200 - €440.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Ulm to Montpellier, including transfers.
Ulm to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.
Ulm to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ulm to Montpellier is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €200 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Montpellier once daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 15h 40m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–350
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ulm to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ulm to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Ulm to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Montpellier is 852 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Ulm to Montpellier.
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