How to travel from Dijon to Montpellier, France

The distance between Dijon and Montpellier is around 490km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dijon 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 MontpellierDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance490km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Dijon and Montpellier is around 490km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dijon and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dijon and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Montpellier. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Dijon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dijon and Montpellier. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Dijon and Montpellier. The distance is around 490km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Montpellier

Transport options from Dijon to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€100($100)
every 20 mins500km (311 miles)
Train via Nimes Pont Du Gard3h 50m
€110($110)
twice daily506km (314 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€245($245)
every 2 hours944km (586 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€31($31)
once daily497km (309 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€66($66)
on demand490km (305 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