How to travel from Carcassonne to Montpellier, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Montpellier is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 MontpellierCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Carcassonne and Montpellier is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Carcassonne and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Carcassonne and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Montpellier. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Carcassonne and Montpellier. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Montpellier

Transport options from Carcassonne to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€28($28)
every 3 hours156km (97 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€13($13)
5 times a week150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€21($21)
on demand151km (94 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