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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Montpellier is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Montpellier is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €80 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Montpellier?

The distance between Basel and Montpellier is 744 km. The road distance is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Montpellier without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 6h 11m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Basel to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Montpellier bus from?

Basel to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Montpellier train from?

Basel to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Basel to Montpellier is to train via Dijon which takes 6h 11m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €350 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Montpellier bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Montpellier train arrive?

Basel to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Montpellier is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Basel to Montpellier.

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

Book your Basel to Montpellier train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Montpellier?

There are 6187+ hotels available in Montpellier.

Basel to Montpellier - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel 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 via Dijon (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
6h 11m
€162–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
10h 15m
€45–85
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Basel to Montpelliercar 657 km
6h 55m
€117–169
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
5h 43m
€188–515
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
6h 30m
€163–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
11h 22m
€105–305
Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
4h 24m
€80–346
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 31m
€134–392
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 23m
€116–377

Basel to Montpellier by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Dijon Ville in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Montpellier once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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