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.
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.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €145($145) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3h 60m | €130($130) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | €200($200) | hourly | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 561km (349 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €37($37) | 5 times a day | 540km (336 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus | 7h 15m | €28($28) | 4 times a week | 537km (334 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €95($95) | on demand | 536km (333 miles) |
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