How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 MontpellierBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rodez then take the bus to Millau - Gare Routière / SNCF and then to Montpellier - Mosson TW1 TW3.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance336km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Montpellier

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€70($70)
4 times a day461km (286 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€28($28)
every 20 mins442km (274 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 55m
€27($27)
every 4 hours364km (226 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€61($61)
on demand336km (209 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