The cheapest and fastest trains from Montpellier to Lugano
Cheapest price
£235
Average price
£235
Fastest journey
11 h 27 m
Average duration
11 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Lugano will cost around £235 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £235.
To travel from Montpellier to Lugano you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Montpellier to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £237.
Distance: 480 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£237 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price |
11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration Fastest 9h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Montpellier to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Lugano trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:31 Montpellier | 9h27 | 15:58 Lugano | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:57 Montpellier | 18h01 | 07:58 Lugano | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Montpellier to Lugano
Trains from Montpellier to Lugano run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £237 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 12:30. The fastest train covers the 480 km distance in 9h 27m.
Distance 480 km |
Average train duration 10h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £237 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 27m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 12:30 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Montpellier to Lugano trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Montpellier and Lugano from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Montpellier to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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