The distance between Dunkirk and Montpellier is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL).
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Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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Take the bus to Lille and then to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Dunkirk and Montpellier is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 833km (518 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Montpellier. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dunkirk and Montpellier. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Montpellier. The distance is around 1,037km (644 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 Dunkirk to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 50m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 879km (546 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 5m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 904km (562 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 45m | €300($300) | twice a week | 946km (588 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 55m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 4h 40m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 908km (564 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Bus | 13h 40m | €39($39) | twice daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,037km (644 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.