The distance between Avignon and Montpellier is around 95km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Avignon 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 Montpellier → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Montpellier Sabines.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Avignon to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).
The distance between Avignon and Montpellier is around 95km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Avignon and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Avignon and Montpellier. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Avignon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 45m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 Avignon and Montpellier. The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | €19($19) | hourly | 98km (61 miles) |
Bus | 1h 45m | twice daily | 106km (66 miles) | |
Drive | 1h 15m | €13($13) | on demand | 95km (59 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.