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 24 - SFr 80 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 160 - SFr 470.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Lugano via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 95 - SFr 220.

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 FlixBus, depart from Montpellier 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 95 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Turin, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Montpellier to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Book your Montpellier to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 6104+ hotels available in Lugano.

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, 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 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 98–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
12h 15m
CHF 24–76
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Turinbus FlixBus N740 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Luganobus 470 / ...
11h 40m
CHF 36–90
Drive 620.7 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Luganocar 620.7 km
8h 5m
CHF 98–141
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 70–189
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
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 Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
10h 7m
CHF 124–300
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 91–279
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 46m
CHF 96–265
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 163–461
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 64–234

Montpellier to Lugano by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 834.5 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 to Lugano via Turin in around 11h 40m.

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