How to travel from Brest to Montpellier, France

The distance between Brest and Montpellier is around 862km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brest to Montpellier by plane, 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 MontpellierBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byVolotea+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,120km (696 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Brest to Montpellier by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Brest and Montpellier is around 862km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 836km (519 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Brest and Montpellier by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Montpellier is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Brest and Montpellier. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Montpellier. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Brest and Montpellier. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Montpellier. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Montpellier (MPL). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brest and Montpellier with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Volotea, Transavia France, Chalair Aviation and Air France fly between Brest and Montpellier. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Brest to Montpellier typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL).

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 Brest and Montpellier. The distance is around 1,120km (696 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Montpellier is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Montpellier

Transport options from Brest to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€185($185)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€230($230)
3 times a week1,342km (834 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€71($71)
4 times a week1,146km (712 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€150($150)
on demand1,120km (696 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