There are 4 ways to get from Montpellier to Tende by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, train, or car
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- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Tendetrain P1
7h 45m€78–163Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to Nicebus 482
- Take the train from Nice Pont Michel to Tendetrain P1
8h 28m€47–72Drive 406.9 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Tendecar 406.9 km
4h 26m€65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Aéroport Terminal 1 to Gare Routièrebus 80
- Take the bus from Menton Gare Routière to Tende Gare SNCFbus 25
10h 4m€48–68
Montpellier to Tende by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Tende is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Tende is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Tende. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Tende Gare SNCF via Aéroport Terminal 1 and Menton Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Tende. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Tende via Marseille St Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Montpellier and Tende is 462 km. The road distance is 406.9 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Tende without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Montpellier to Tende, including transfers.
Montpellier to Tende bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Tende train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Tende is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Tende, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Tende via Marseille St Charles and Nice-Ville in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Tende Gare SNCF via Aéroport Terminal 1 and Menton Gare Routière in around 10h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Tende bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Montpellier to Tende train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Tende is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Montpellier to Tende.
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