What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Montpellier is to bus via Nîmes which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Montpellier?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €95 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Zurich to Montpellier?

The distance between Zurich and Montpellier is 826 km. The road distance is 683.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Montpellier without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €180 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Montpellier?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Zurich to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Montpellier bus from?

Zurich to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Montpellier train from?

Zurich to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Zurich to Montpellier is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Nîmes, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Zurich to Montpellier bus arrive?

Zurich to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.

Where does the Zurich to Montpellier train arrive?

Zurich to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Montpellier is 684 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Zurich to Montpellier.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Montpellier?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Montpellier?

Book your Zurich to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montpellier?

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Zurich to Montpellier - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Montpellier by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
7h 19m
€183–358
Bus via Nîmes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€60–98
Drive 683.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Montpelliercar 683.8 km
7h 13m
€119–172
Fly Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
6h 52m
€136–325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
10h 10m
€177–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€80–150
Fly Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 37m
€106–325
Train to Basel, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
5h 42m
€99–365

Zurich to Montpellier by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 826.4 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Mulhouse and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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