How to travel from Grasse to Montpellier, France

The distance between Grasse and Montpellier is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grasse to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierGrasse if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Grasse and Montpellier is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Grasse and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grasse and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Grasse and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer - LE CANNET and Cannes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grasse and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Grasse and Montpellier. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Montpellier

Transport options from Grasse to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€71($71)
every 3 hours386km (240 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€25($25)
twice daily357km (222 miles)
Bus to Montpellier6h 35m
€24($24)
twice a week399km (248 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€42($42)
on demand311km (193 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