The average train between Basel and Montpellier takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Montpellier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Montpellier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Montpellier station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
Basel to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Basel to Montpellier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Montpellier is 524.7 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 42m.