Geneva
Lyon

How to join Geneva from Montpellier by train?

Montpellier,
France
Lyon,
France

High speed train

(≈ 1h58)

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Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

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🌎 Countries crossed

France, Switzerland

🕔 Transport time

3h55

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 6 times

less than with a

car

With 2 passengers

How to join Geneva from Montpellier by train?

Montpellier,
France
Lyon,
France

High speed train

(≈ 1h58)

Book my ticket

🙏 For some links, we get a commission each time you book a ticket. This allows us to sustain HOURRAIL!

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

Book my ticket

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary includes 3h55 of transport and 2 steps.

Montpellier - Lyon

The step from Montpellier to Lyon lasts 1h58. You'll travel in a high speed train.

Lyon - Geneva

The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1h57. You'll travel in a regional train.

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How to join Geneva from Montpellier by train?

Montpellier, FranceLyon, France

Want to have a break in Lyon?

Lyon, FranceGeneva, Switzerland

Want to have a break in Geneva?

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🕔 Transport time

🌱 Carbon footprint

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How to join Geneva from Montpellier by train?

Montpellier, FranceLyon, France

Want to have a break in Lyon?

Lyon, FranceGeneva, Switzerland

Want to have a break in Geneva?

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Detailed itinerary

Montpellier - Lyon

Lyon - Geneva

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Montpellier,
France
Lyon,
France

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Montpellier,
France
Lyon,
France

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland