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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Lugano via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Lugano?

The distance between Montpellier and Lugano is 835 km. The road distance is 620.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Montpellier to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Montpellier to Lugano?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Montpellier to Lugano bus arrive?

Montpellier to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Montpellier to Lugano train arrive?

Montpellier to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Lugano is 621 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Montpellier to Lugano.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Lugano by train (TGV, Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 25m
CHF 103–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
12h 15m
CHF 25–71
Drive 620.7 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Luganocar 620.7 km
8h 5m
CHF 97–139
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 22m
CHF 65–189
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
12h 6m
CHF 108–275
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Turinbus N778 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Luganobus FlixBus 470 / ...
13h 20m
CHF 37–94
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MPL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 55m
CHF 87–275
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MPL - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 52m
CHF 106–354
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 49m
CHF 59–244
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MPL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 23m
CHF 158–425

Montpellier to Lugano by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 834.6 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lugano via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lugano via Milan in around 12h 15m.

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