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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Montpellier is to bus via Grenoble which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Montpellier is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €140 - €360.

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 and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Montpellier?

The distance between Zurich and Montpellier is 580 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 54m and costs €160 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich 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 fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €390 and takes 7h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Zurich to Montpellier bus arrive?

Zurich to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus 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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Zurich to Montpellier - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
4h 32m
€147–355
Bus via Grenoble
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Montpellierbus 740
14h 21m
€70–115
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
7h 54m
€165–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€80–150
Drive 683.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Montpelliercar 683.8 km
7h 13m
€120–173
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 31m
€106–303
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 47m
€108–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 52m
€167–458

Zurich to Montpellier by train

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Distance: 580.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Swiss and Air France fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 54m.

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