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 - €80 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 23m and costs €75 - €330.

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 640.9 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 which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €240.

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 which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €330 and takes 4h 23m.

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 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 2647+ hotels available in Montpellier.

Basel to Montpellier - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Montpellier by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (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
€141–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
10h 15m
€45–80
Drive 640.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Montpelliercar 640.9 km
7h 19m
€113–162
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
€166–469
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 15m
€138–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellierbus
10h 42m
€80–183
Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
4h 23m
€75–326
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 34m
€140–371
Fly Basel to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BSL - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 19m
€94–248
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 40m
€82–288

Basel to Montpellier by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.5 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 €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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