How to travel from Calais to Montpellier, France

The distance between Calais and Montpellier is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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 MontpellierCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,031km (640 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Calais to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Calais and Montpellier is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Calais and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Montpellier. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Calais and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Calais and Montpellier. The distance is around 1,031km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Calais to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Montpellier

Transport options from Calais to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€240($240)
4 times a week933km (580 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 45m
€210($210)
every 3 hours944km (587 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€155($155)
4 times a week1,077km (669 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 30m
€145($145)
twice daily977km (607 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€190($190)
4 times a week1,066km (663 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 25m
€190($190)
once daily1,053km (654 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 25m
€67($67)
twice daily1,084km (674 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€140($140)
on demand1,031km (640 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