How to travel from La Rochelle to Montpellier, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Montpellier is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 MontpellierLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between La Rochelle and Montpellier is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 La Rochelle and Montpellier. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). 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 La Rochelle and Montpellier. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Montpellier

Transport options from La Rochelle to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€170($170)
5 times a day750km (466 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4h 25m
€255($255)
every 4 hours616km (383 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€160($160)
4 times a week977km (607 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€43($43)
twice daily668km (415 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€89($89)
on demand661km (411 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