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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Luzern via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Lucerne?

The distance between Montpellier and Lucerne is 836 km. The road distance is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Montpellier to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Montpellier to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Montpellier to Lucerne bus arrive?

Montpellier to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Montpellier to Lucerne train arrive?

Montpellier to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Lucerne is 655 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Montpellier to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Montpellier to Lucerne by train (TGV), 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 Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
7h 37m
CHF 169–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
13h 23m
CHF 54–87
Drive 655 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Lucernecar 655 km
7h 21m
CHF 107–154
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 37m
CHF 117–349
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 Luzerntrain Ic
9h 19m
CHF 150–413
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
14h 53m
CHF 95–190
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 42m
CHF 93–298
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
9h 42m
CHF 179–489

Montpellier to Lucerne by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 836 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Luzern via Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Basel, Bahnhof in around 13h 23m.

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