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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Montpellier is to bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Locarno to Montpellier?

The distance between Locarno and Montpellier is 869 km. The road distance is 629.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs €110 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Locarno to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Montpellier train from?

Locarno to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Locarno to Montpellier is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Locarno to Montpellier train arrive?

Locarno to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Montpellier is 629 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Locarno to Montpellier.

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

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Where can I stay near Montpellier?

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Locarno to Montpellier - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), 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
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
10h 29m
€118–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 48m
€36–127
Drive 629.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Montpelliercar 629.1 km
8h 14m
€109–158
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane MXP - MPL
8h 50m
€141–374
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
4. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
13h 59m
€146–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train
2. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus 467 / ...
3. Take the bus from Turin to Montpellierbus 740
16h 15m
€44–126
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
7h 27m
€169–526
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 18m
€103–278

Locarno to Montpellier by train

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10h 29mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 869.4 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 14h 48m.

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