How to travel from Belfort to Montpellier, France

The distance between Belfort and Montpellier is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Belfort to Montpellier by train, 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 Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance638km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Montpellier by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 2h 40m.

The distance between Belfort and Montpellier is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Belfort and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Belfort and Montpellier. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Belfort and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Belfort and Montpellier. The distance is around 638km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Belfort to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Montpellier

Transport options from Belfort to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€105($105)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€115($115)
every 20 mins664km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€115($115)
on demand638km (397 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