There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Alsace by train (TGV), 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Colmartrain Tgv
7h 32m€157–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to Colmarbus N1315
12h 7m€70–104Drive 715.2 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Alsacecar 715.2 km
7h 30m€136–196Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
6h 17m€77–357Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
8h 19m€142–229Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane TLS - SXB
7h 12m€91–343Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
5h 33m€162–420Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MPL - SXB
4h 40m€119–404Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain
6h 54m€72–313
Montpellier to Alsace by train and bus (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Alsace is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Alsace is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €110 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Alumnat via Selestat Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Selestat via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Montpellier and Alsace is 779 km. The road distance is 715.2 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €150 - €240.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Montpellier to Alsace, including transfers.
Montpellier to Alsace bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Alsace train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Alsace is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Alsace, Grand Est, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €150–230 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €700–1,400
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €700–1,300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Selestat
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Alsace bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Colmar station.
Montpellier to Alsace train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Colmar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Alsace is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Montpellier to Alsace.
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