The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
16 h 8 m
Average duration
17 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Montpellier will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
To travel from Lugano to Montpellier you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lugano to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £17.
Distance: 480 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£146 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £172 Average Price |
17h 44m Average total duration 17h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lugano to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Montpellier trains for today, Tuesday 10 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:55 Lugano | 16h08 | 14:03 Montpellier | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 11 March | |||||
![]() | 14:02 Lugano | 18h33 | 08:35 Montpellier | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Montpellier
Trains from Lugano to Montpellier run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £146 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:07, the last at 10:02. The fastest train covers the 480 km distance in 16h 7m.
Distance 480 km |
Average train duration 17h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £146 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 16h 7m |
First train 09:07 |
Last train 10:02 |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano to Montpellier trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Montpellier from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Lugano to Montpellier train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Montpellier by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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