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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Montpellier is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Montpellier via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Lugano to Montpellier?

The distance between Lugano and Montpellier is 835 km. The road distance is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Lugano to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Montpellier bus from?

Lugano to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Montpellier train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Lugano to Montpellier is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Turin, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Montpellier bus arrive?

Lugano to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Lugano to Montpellier train arrive?

Lugano to Montpellier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Montpellier is 615 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Lugano to Montpellier.

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

Book your Lugano to Montpellier train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Montpellier?

Book your Lugano to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montpellier?

There are 5218+ hotels available in Montpellier.

Lugano to Montpellier - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Montpellier by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Lugano 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
9h 57m
€117–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 5m
€45–89
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Turinbus FlixBus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Montpellierbus FlixBus N740 / ...
11h 20m
€49–84
Drive 615 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Montpelliercar 615 km
8h 3m
€108–156
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane MXP - MPL
7h 51m
€108–279
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
10h 32m
€112–292
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 32m
€82–221
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 10m
€96–297
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano 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 17m
€88–336

Lugano to Montpellier by train

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 834.6 km
Duration: 9h 57m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Montpellier via Turin in around 11h 20m.

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