How to travel from Geneva to Montpellier

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Montpellier

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł125 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł125, while a train costs an average of zł406.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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zł406

Average price

zł125

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Cheapest

zł821

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4h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 9m

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30m

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6h 26m

Average total duration

5h 56m

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30m

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4h 14m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of zł190.

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

A bus is zł93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Montpellier costing on average zł282.

A bus is zł2114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Montpellier costing on average zł2304.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Montpellier is by train with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 49m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Montpellier including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Montpellier among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 25m sooner (2h 49m by flight vs 4h 14m by car). Tickets start at around zł2304 compared to roughly zł821 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Geneva to Montpellier

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • InternorteNormal
    10:45 AM7h25
    Genève, Gare Routière
    6:10 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • InternorteNormal
    10:45 AM7h25
    Genève, Gare Routière
    6:10 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7369 · AF7470
    6:40 PM3h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:35 PMMontpellier Airport
    42181One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER96566+SNCF | TGV INOUI5120
    1:24 PM7h27
    Geneva station
    8:51 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
    4101One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96566+SNCF | TGV INOUI12536
    1:24 PM8h39
    Geneva station
    10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
    4101One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96566+SNCF | TGV INOUI9836
    1:24 PM8h39
    Geneva station
    10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
    4101One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM7h25
    Genève, Gare Routière
    6:10 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    841One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    8:40 PM6h05
    Genève, Gare Routière
    2:45 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:40 PM6h05
    Genève, Gare Routière
    2:45 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1643+SNCF | TGV INOUI5120
    10:30 AM10h21
    Geneva International Airport
    8:51 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
    15071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1643+SNCF | TGV INOUI9836
    10:30 AM11h33
    Geneva International Airport
    10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
    15071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1643+SNCF | TGV INOUI12536
    10:30 AM11h33
    Geneva International Airport
    10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
    15071One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Montpellier.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Montpellier including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of zł125.

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

A bus is zł282 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Montpellier costing on average zł406.

A bus is zł1132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Montpellier costing on average zł1257.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Montpellier is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 26m.

Flight takes on average 11h 32m.

The distance from Geneva to Montpellier is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Montpellier is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Montpellier:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Montpellier by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, AVE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Montpellier by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Montpellier:
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Montpellier to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Montpellier, you can explore vibrant local markets offering fresh produce and artisanal crafts, attend performances at the historic Opéra Comédie, enjoy a bike ride along the scenic Lez River, and visit the Aquarium Mare Nostrum for marine exhibits. Discover the dynamic nightlife with various bars and clubs. Notable sights include Place de la Comédie with its iconic fountain, the Musée Fabre art museum, the Gothic-style Montpellier Cathedral, the historic Jardin des Plantes, and the Promenade du Peyrou with its panoramic city views.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Montpellier is ideal for exploring its historic sites, vibrant markets, and enjoying the local cuisine, while also having time to relax and experience the city's charming atmosphere.
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