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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 344 miles (554 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Zurich:
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Zurich costing on average $201 (€163).
A bus is $155 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Zurich costing on average $207 (€168).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Zurich
How to get from Montpellier to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal2:10 PM13h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal2:10 PM13h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF7467 · AF14146:40 PM3h45Montpellier Airport10:25 PMZurich Airport$3791One-way1 transfer
Other options
9864 · 9896+
92232:54 PM7h32Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:26 PMZurich HB$1801One-way2 transfers
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92231:57 PM8h29Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:26 PMZurich HB$2011One-way1 transfer
6871 · 6618+
921910:02 AM10h24Montpellier-Sud-de-France8:26 PMZurich HB$2491One-way2 transfers
47342:10 PM13h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM15h15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$791One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM19h05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$881One-way1 transfer
AF7471 · AF11146:00 AM4h00Montpellier Airport10:00 AMZurich Airport$3791One-way1 transfer
AF7461 · AF16149:45 AM4h10Montpellier Airport1:55 PMZurich Airport$3791One-way1 transfer
AF7465 · AF14143:30 PM6h55Montpellier Airport10:25 PMZurich Airport$3791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Zurich:
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Zurich costing on average $201 (€163).
A bus is $155 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Zurich costing on average $207 (€168).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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