How to travel from Cannes to Montpellier, France

The distance between Cannes and Montpellier is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cannes to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierCannes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Cannes and Montpellier is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cannes and Montpellier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cannes and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Cannes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier. 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 Cannes and Montpellier. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Montpellier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Cannes to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Montpellier

Transport options from Cannes to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€65($65)
every 3 hours367km (228 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€23($23)
twice daily340km (211 miles)
Bus to Montpellier5h 55m
€26($26)
twice a week391km (243 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€40($40)
on demand299km (186 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