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Book a train ticket Zurich - Montpellier

Train timetable info Zurich-Montpellier

Travel by train from Zurich to Montpellier. 8 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 59m and the last at 15h 15m, allowing you to cover the 563.48 km distance in as little as 6h 53m.

Cheap train tickets Zurich Montpellier

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Montpellier cost?

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Montpellier take?

Your train takes you from Zurich to Montpellier in an average of 9h 12m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Montpellier?

Allow 6h 53m to travel between Zurich and Montpellier on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Zurich to Montpellier each day?

Each day, 8 trains depart from Zurich to Montpellier.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Montpellier?

It is possible to travel between Zurich and Montpellier on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Zurich and Montpellier by train?

The distance by train between Zurich and Montpellier is approximately 563.48 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Montpellier?

Take a morning journey on the Zurich to Montpellier train departing at 5h 59m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Montpellier?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Zurich at 15h 15m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: ZURICH HB, ZURICH ALTSTETTEN.

At Montpellier, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: MONTPELLIER SAINT-ROCH, MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Montpellier?

The Zurich – Montpellier route is served by: SBB, TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Intercités, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI Spain.

What services are offered on board?

Want to travel with OUIGO but your luggage is larger than a cabin bag, or you need to bring another bag? Don’t worry, simply add the additional or XL luggage option for 5 euros when purchasing your OUIGO ESSENTIEL ticket. If you choose OUIGO PLUS, this option is automatically included in your ticket.

Onboard INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy lunch service without leaving your seat, with different meal options to satisfy your taste buds.

If you make this journey on TGV INOUI, you can travel with your bike for just 10 euros. Select this option when booking. Your bike must be stored in a dedicated space on the train.

With friends, colleagues, or family, take advantage of the HI FIVE offer to travel at a reduced price on TGV Lyria trains. The more of you there are, the better the fare!

Enjoy on-board catering on your TGV INOUI Spain: log into the Wi-Fi portal and follow the steps to order your meal online. You can then collect it at the bar without queuing.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Montpellier?

The price of a Zurich – Montpellier train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Montpellier thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Montpellier.

Price of a Zurich – Montpellier Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Zurich to Montpellier, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Zurich to Montpellier, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Montpellier

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Montpellier? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Zurich – Montpellier Train

The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Montpellier train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Zurich to Montpellier, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Zurich to Montpellier and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Montpellier. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Zurich - Montpellier

If you're travelling from Zurich to Montpellier, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Montpellier with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Montpellier

To travel from Zurich to Montpellier, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Montpellier by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Montpellier allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Zurich - Montpellier

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Montpellier route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Zurich-Montpellier Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 59m 12h 52m 6h 53m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 758
  • Basel Sbb
  • 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96210
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 09 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 5521
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 32m 15h 00m 8h 28m SBB, TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 706
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 19 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96634
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
  • Chambery - Challes-Les-Eaux
  • Grenoble Universites - Gieres
  • Grenoble
  • Saint-Marcellin
  • Romans - Bourg-De-Peage
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • 58 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    OUIGO 7875
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
6h 58m 17h 00m 10h 02m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • 1h05
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12179 - TGV INOUI 9877
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 21 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4764
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
7h 32m 15h 50m 8h 18m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 708
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 50 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96562
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 42 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
9h 15m 18h 11m 8h 56m SBB, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2064
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9210
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h04
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI Spain 9715 - TGV INOUI 12337
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
11h 59m 19h 08m 7h 09m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 770
  • Basel Sbb
  • 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96282
  • Mulhouse
  • 14 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 9879
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
13h 32m 22h 05m 8h 33m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 720
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 43 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96574
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 48 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12536 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
15h 15m 6h 25m 15h 10m SBB, TGV Lyria, Intercités
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2076
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9226
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h19
  • Paris Austerlitz
    Intercités 5741
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch