How to travel from Antibes to Montpellier, France

The distance between Antibes and Montpellier is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Antibes to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierAntibes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Antibes to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Antibes and Montpellier is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Antibes and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Antibes and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antibes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antibes to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Antibes and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antibes and Montpellier. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Montpellier

Transport options from Antibes to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€65($65)
every 3 hours378km (235 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€19($19)
every 20 mins377km (234 miles)
Bus to Montpellier5h 45m
€26($26)
twice a week379km (236 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€42($42)
on demand308km (191 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier