The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Montpellier.
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There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 10m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €39($39) | every 2 hours | 211km (131 miles) |
Bus to Montpellier + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €15($15) | every 4 hours | 208km (129 miles) |
Bus | 3h 10m | €16($16) | twice daily | 203km (126 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €21($21) | on demand | 154km (96 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.