How to travel from Dunkirk to Montpellier, France

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.

8 routes found

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 MontpellierDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,037km (644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Montpellier

Transport options from Dunkirk to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 50m
€205($205)
every 4 hours879km (546 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 5m
€205($205)
every 4 hours904km (562 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 45m
€300($300)
twice a week946km (588 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 55m
€160($160)
once daily1,075km (668 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 40m
€140($140)
every 4 hours908km (564 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€175($175)
4 times a day1,038km (645 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€39($39)
twice daily1,067km (663 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€140($140)
on demand1,037km (644 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