How to travel from Arcachon to Montpellier, France

The distance between Arcachon and Montpellier is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Arcachon and Montpellier is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (261 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Arcachon and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Arcachon and Montpellier. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Arcachon to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Montpellier

Transport options from Arcachon to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€145($145)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane3h 60m
€130($130)
once daily729km (453 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
€200($200)
hourly1,204km (748 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€81($81)
every 4 hours561km (349 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€37($37)
5 times a day540km (336 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus7h 15m
€28($28)
4 times a week537km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€95($95)
on demand536km (333 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