How to travel from Caen to Montpellier, France

The distance between Caen and Montpellier is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen to Montpellier by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance913km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Caen to Montpellier by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Caen and Montpellier is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (435 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Caen and Montpellier by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Montpellier. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Caen and Montpellier. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4h 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 Caen and Montpellier. The distance is around 913km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Montpellier

Transport options from Caen to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
€170($170)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
€210($210)
4 times a week1,041km (647 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 40m
€185($185)
5 times a day979km (608 miles)
Train via Le Mans6h 55m
€200($200)
4 times a week1,094km (680 miles)
Train via Le Mans7hrs
€200($200)
4 times a week1,094km (680 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€59($59)
4 times a week1,011km (628 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand913km (567 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