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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Jena is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Jena is to fly and train which takes 8h 54m and costs €210 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Jena. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Jena West via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Jena?

The distance between Montpellier and Jena is 1336 km. The road distance is 1217.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Jena without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Montpellier to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Jena bus from?

Montpellier to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Jena train from?

Montpellier to Jena train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Jena?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Jena is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Montpellier to Jena bus arrive?

Montpellier to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Montpellier to Jena train arrive?

Montpellier to Jena train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Jena is 1217 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Montpellier to Jena.

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Jena by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
11h 58m
€139–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
19h 35m
€66–123
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from MONTPELLIER, Arret TRAM No2, Av. du Colonel A.Pavelet, Rue de l to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
19h 23m
€100–166
Drive 1,217.2 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Jenacar 1,217.2 km
12h 18m
€184–266
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane MPL - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
8h 54m
€213–417
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradiestrain 61
14h 51m
€169–345
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MPL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 36m
€185–428
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane MRS - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
10h 32m
€181–447
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 23m
€135–360
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MRS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
6. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 56m
€153–420

Montpellier to Jena by train

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11h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,336.4 km
Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Jena West via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport in around 19h 35m.

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