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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Montpellier is to train and fly which costs €80 - €290 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Reading to Montpellier?

The distance between Reading and Montpellier is 1259 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Reading to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Montpellier bus from?

Reading to Montpellier bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Montpellier train from?

Reading to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Reading to Montpellier is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €260 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €230 and takes 22h 30m.

Where does the Reading to Montpellier bus arrive?

Reading to Montpellier bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Montpellier?

Montpellier is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 6:49 PM in Reading and 7:49 PM in Montpellier.

Where does the Reading to Montpellier train arrive?

Reading to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Montpellier?

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Reading to Montpellier - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 50m
€261–590
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
6h 17m
€83–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Montpellierbus
17h 5m
€218–470
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar
12h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
22h 30m
€96–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Montpelliercar
13h 37m
€189–323
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LHR - MPL
7h 38m
€211–699
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 34m
€135–416
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 8m
€87–257

Reading to Montpellier by train and subway

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,258.8 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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