There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Montpellier by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), or train
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 Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 40m€190–299Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stuttgart West to Montpellierbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
15h 31m€80–120Drive 847.4 km
- Drive from Stuttgart to Montpelliercar 847.4 km
9h 10m€136–197Fly Stuttgart Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane STR - MPL
6h 43m€215–396Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 47m€155–304Train, bus
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
- Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Zürich to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
18h 39m€101–261Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
- Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
7h 50m€201–422Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 8m€94–389Train to Frankfurt, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 48m€138–373
Stuttgart to Montpellier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Montpellier is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 15h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Montpellier is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €210 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Feuersee and arriving at Montpellier via Stuttgart West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Stuttgart and Montpellier is 973 km. The road distance is 847.4 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €190 - €300.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Stuttgart to Montpellier, including transfers.
Stuttgart to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart West station.
Stuttgart to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Montpellier is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €190 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 15h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €400 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart West to Montpellier twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Frankfurt to Marseille Provence Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stuttgart West to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stuttgart to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Stuttgart to Montpellier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Montpellier is 847 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Stuttgart to Montpellier.
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