How to travel from Arras to Montpellier, France

The distance between Arras and Montpellier is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arras 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance921km (572 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Arras to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Arras and Montpellier is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Arras and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arras and Montpellier. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Arras and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Arras and Montpellier. The distance is around 921km (572 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Montpellier

Transport options from Arras to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
€230($230)
every 20 mins779km (484 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly3h 20m
€155($155)
hourly796km (495 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€160($160)
once daily912km (567 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres5h 45m
€160($160)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 10m
€71($71)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Bus11h 10m
€71($71)
4 times a week956km (594 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand921km (572 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