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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. 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 $88, while a flight costs an average of $645.
Distance: 344 miles (554 km)
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $645 Average price | $269 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 54m Average total duration 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Montpellier:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Montpellier costing on average $188.
A bus is $557 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Montpellier costing on average $645.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $269 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $182. The journey takes 14h 24m versus 7h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Montpellier
How to get from Zurich to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:25 PM 19h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 3:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:25 PM 19h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 3:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- AF1815 · AF7466
6:50 PM 3h45 Zurich Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $408 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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921811:34 AM 7h34 Zurich HB 7:08 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $155 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9877 · 9826+9206
6:59 AM 8h51 Zurich HB 3:50 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France $155 1 One-way 2 transfers - 9222+5537 · 6825
1:34 PM 6h28 Zurich HB 8:02 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $183 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:35 PM 25h25 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 5:00 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
KL1920+KL2013+983611:55 AM 10h08 Zurich Airport 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $312 1 One-way 2 transfers- KL1920+KL2013+12536
11:55 AM 10h08 Zurich Airport 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $312 1 One-way 2 transfers - KL1918+KL2013+9836
9:10 AM 12h53 Zurich Airport 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $312 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Montpellier:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Montpellier costing on average $188.
A bus is $557 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Montpellier costing on average $645.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, asl airlines, Global Supply Systems to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Swiss.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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