There are 6 ways to get from Berlin to Montpellier by plane, train, bus, night train 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 to Montpellier • 5h 24m
80€ - 189€
Cheapest option
Bus • 25h 40m
68€ - 99€
4 alternative options
Fly to Marseille, train • 7h 40m
85€ - 279€
Train • 14h 3m
238€ - 355€
Night train, train • 16h 29m
289€ - 489€
Drive • 13h 15m
160€ - 250€
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Health declaration required
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
- 7-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Montpellier is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Montpellier is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Montpellier is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
Yes, entry into Germany from France is currently restricted.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Montpellier is to bus which costs 65€ - 100€ and takes 25h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Montpellier is to fly which costs 80€ - 190€ and takes 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin station to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Berlin - Central Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
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 3m.
It is 1216 km from Berlin to Montpellier. It is approximately 1527.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Berlin to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 14h 3m and costs 230€ - 360€.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Berlin to Montpellier, including transfers.
Berlin to Montpellier bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from 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 24m and costs 80€ - 190€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 230€ - 360€ and takes 14h 3m, you could also bus, which costs 65€ - 100€ and takes 25h 40m.
- Distance: 1216.1 km
- Duration: 5h 24m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Montpellier, France?
Transavia France, KLM and Air France fly from Berlin to Montpellier twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Montpellier via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Montpellier via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 260€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 320€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Montpellier via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 320€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 320€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 190€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 230€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 290€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 320€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 150€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Marseille via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 300€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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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 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 140€
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 140€
- 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
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once 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 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 55€ - 70€
- 1st Class
- 60€ - 70€
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Berlin Hbf to Offenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- Nightjet
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 380€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Berlin - Central Bus Station to Munich - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 23€
- Website
- Blablabus
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 central bus station to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Montpellier Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
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 1527 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Berlin to Montpellier.
Transavia France, KLM and Air France offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Book your Berlin to Montpellier bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 680+ hotels available in Montpellier. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs 2€ - 8€.