How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 MontpellierClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 50m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
€15($15)
twice daily332km (207 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Train via Nimes6hrs
€55($55)
every 20 mins352km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€60($60)
on demand332km (206 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