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.
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 Montpellier → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Montpellier.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | €65($65) | every 3 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €23($23) | twice daily | 340km (211 miles) |
Bus to Montpellier | 5h 55m | €26($26) | twice a week | 391km (243 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €40($40) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
Transavia France
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.