There are 6 ways to get from Berlin to Montpellier by plane, train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 5h 25m
90€ - 185€
Cheapest option
Bus via Frankfurt am Main • 23h 30m
73€ - 93€
4 alternative options
Train via Lyon • 14h 5m
229€ - 355€
Train • 15h 3m
239€ - 362€
Bus • 27h 40m
91€ - 141€
Drive • 13h 44m
180€ - 270€
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The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Montpellier is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs 70€ - 95€ and takes 23h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Montpellier is to fly which costs 85€ - 190€ and takes 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin station to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Berlin central bus station and arriving at Montpellier via Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Berlin and Montpellier is 1216 km. The road distance is 1525.5 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Montpellier without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 14h 5m and costs 220€ - 360€.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Berlin to Montpellier, including transfers.
Berlin to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Berlin central bus station.
Berlin to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Montpellier is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs 85€ - 190€. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs 220€ - 360€ and takes 14h 5m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 70€ - 95€ and takes 23h 30m.
- Distance: 1216 km
- Duration: 5h 25m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Montpellier, France?
easyJet, Luxair and three other airlines fly from Berlin to Montpellier 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Montpellier via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 200€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 200€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 200€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 290€
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 650€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 380€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Montpellier via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 850€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 130€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 130€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 100€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 55€ - 70€
- 1st Class
- 60€ - 70€
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 190€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 130€ - 160€
- 1st Class
- 160€ - 190€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 75€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 55€
- Rail 1st Class
- 50€ - 75€
Train from Avignon Centre to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 30€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 13€ - 19€
- Rail 1st Class
- 21€ - 30€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin, Berlin central bus station to Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Avignon, Avignon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 10€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 6196 2078-501
- service@eurolines.de
- Website
- eurolines.de
Bus from Berlin to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 120€
- Website
- eurolines.de
- Low
- 113€
- High
- 120€
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Avignon, Porte Saint-Michel to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Berlin Tegel Airport to Montpellier Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
Berlin to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Berlin to Montpellier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Montpellier is 1526 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Berlin to Montpellier.
Luxair, KLM, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Berlin Tegel Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Book your Berlin to Montpellier bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.
There are 2072+ hotels available in Montpellier. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Tegel Airport is to bus which takes 22 min and costs 2€ - 3€.