Train from Montpellier St-Roch to Zürich HB

🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch → 🇨🇭 Zürich HB

Straight-line Distance

555 km

NE (39.2°)

Rail Distance

~722 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 45m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

128.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 12.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 141.1 kg

Taking the train saves 128.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Montpellier St-Roch
🇨🇭

Destination

Zürich HB

Journey Tips

Travel from Montpellier St-Roch to Zürich HB involves SNCF TGV or Intercités services, usually changing at Lyon Part-Dieu or Geneva. Total journey time is approximately 5–6 hours.

Scenic Highlight

The TGV climbs north through the Languedoc countryside before reaching the Rhône corridor, where the valley scenery opens up spectacularly.

Booking Tip

Reserve TGV seats on SNCF Connect as early as possible; Swiss legs can be added when booking through Rail Europe.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Also from Montpellier St-Roch

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 415 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 446 km 🇨🇭 Sion 400 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 375 km 🇮🇹 Milan 471 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Montpellier St-Roch to Zürich HB takes approximately 2h 45m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~722 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Montpellier St-Roch to Zürich HB is approximately 722 km (555 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Montpellier St-Roch to Zürich HB emits approximately 12.3 kg of CO2, compared to 141.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 128.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Montpellier St-Roch to Zürich HB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Montpellier St-Roch and Zürich HB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27