How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Montpellier, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Montpellier → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Caen, plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€380($380)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€175($175)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Montpellier.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€505($510)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 5h 55m. 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 €380 ($380).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 791km (491 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 5h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier. The distance is around 1,034km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Caen, plane + 4 similar | 4h 40m | €380($380) | once daily | 1,005km (625 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 5h 15m | €215($215) | once daily | 1,090km (677 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 5h 35m | €250($250) | twice daily | 980km (609 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 55m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 986km (613 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,111km (691 miles) |
| Train via Caen | 8hrs | €185($185) | once a week | 1,230km (764 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12hrs | €505($510) | once a week | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Montpellier
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Transavia France
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Airports near Montpellier
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Montpellier