How to travel from Bayonne to Montpellier, France

The distance between Bayonne and Montpellier is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 MontpellierBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Bayonne and Montpellier is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bayonne and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Montpellier is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Montpellier. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Bayonne and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Bayonne and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayonne and Montpellier. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Bayonne to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Montpellier

Transport options from Bayonne to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 15m
€295($295)
once daily1,016km (631 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€85($85)
4 times a day568km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
€34($34)
every 20 mins549km (341 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux9h 15m
€34($34)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€95($95)
on demand530km (329 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