There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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 Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5h 4m€57–147Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Montpellier376 km
4h 47m€24–26Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
5h 40m€30–45Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane GVA - MPL
7h 36m€128–300Drive 375 km
- Drive from Annecy to Montpelliercar 375 km
3h 57m€58–84
Annecy to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to rideshare which costs €24 - €26 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Annecy and Montpellier is 420 km. The road distance is 375 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Annecy to Montpellier, including transfers.
Annecy to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Montpellier once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–500
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Annecy to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Montpellier is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Annecy to Montpellier.
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Book your Annecy to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























