How to travel from Basel to Montpellier

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Montpellier

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $49.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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$152

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$323

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$67

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8h 33m

Average total duration

8h 3m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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9h 49m

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9h 19m

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from Basel to Montpellier

How to get from Basel to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM14h00
Basel, Bahnhof
12:50PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$631One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM14h00
Basel, Bahnhof
12:50PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$631One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air FranceKL2318+Air France HopKL2044
10:55AM4h00
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
02:55PMMontpellier Airport
$4191One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TER96116+TGV INOUI5537 · 9836
12:43PM9h22
Basel St. Johann
10:05PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$1351One-way
2 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TER17775+TGV INOUI9836
02:34PM7h31
Basel SBB
10:05PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$1511One-way
2 transfers
TER96218+TGV INOUI9877 · 12526
09:21AM6h29
Basel SBB
03:50PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France
$1711One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:15AM10h15
Basel, Bahnhof
03:30PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:45PM13h50
Basel, Bahnhof
03:35AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$911One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus7990 · 50891
10:00PM22h20
Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
08:20PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$1041One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL1459
11:15AM5h50
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
05:05PMMontpellier Airport
$4331One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperAF3186+Air FranceAF3225
11:15AM5h50
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
05:05PMMontpellier Airport
$4361One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL2009+TGV INOUI9836
11:15AM10h50
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:05PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$4251One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Montpellier

Travel to Montpellier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Montpellier.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Montpellier including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montpellier:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Montpellier costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Montpellier costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Montpellier is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 31m.

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Basel to Montpellier is approximately 326 miles (525 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Montpellier is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Montpellier:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Montpellier by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Montpellier by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Montpellier by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Montpellier:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Montpellier often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montpellier and these popular destinations at a great price.

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