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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Montpellier is to train and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €170 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Zürich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Basel Sbb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Montpellier?

The distance between Lucerne and Montpellier is 836 km. The road distance is 651.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €190 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Lucerne to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Montpellier bus from?

Lucerne to Montpellier bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Montpellier train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Montpellier is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €190 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Lucerne to Montpellier bus arrive?

Lucerne to Montpellier bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Montpellier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Montpellier is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Lucerne to Montpellier.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Montpellier by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 12m
€193–297
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wolhusen to Berntrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Bern to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
12h 26m
€61–102
Drive 651.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Montpelliercar 651.5 km
7h 23m
€115–166
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
5h 20m
€175–470
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
10h 22m
€159–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 50m
€69–135
Train to Basel, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
5h 35m
€113–394
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 8m
€121–357

Lucerne to Montpellier by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Zürich in around 15h 50m.

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