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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Montpellier is to train and bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 44m.

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 58m and costs €95 - €410.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m 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 FART, depart from Locarno FART station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Locarno to Montpellier is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Locarno to Montpellier train arrive?

Locarno to Montpellier train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola 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?

There are 5033+ hotels available in Montpellier.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, 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 37m
€125–329
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
2. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus 467 / ...
3. Take the bus from Turin to Montpellierbus 740
13h 44m
€48–118
Drive 629.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Montpelliercar 629.1 km
8h 14m
€110–159
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
€112–386
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
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
11h 53m
€145–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 48m
€64–115
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 21m
€85–328
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 58m
€100–404
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 57m
€100–373
Train to Basel, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
8h 17m
€99–597

Locarno to Montpellier by train

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10h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 869.4 km
Duration: 10h 37m

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 37m. 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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