How to travel from Le Havre to Montpellier, France

The distance between Le Havre and Montpellier is around 814km (506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 MontpellierLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance897km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Le Havre and Montpellier is around 814km (506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Le Havre and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Montpellier is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Le Havre and Montpellier. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Montpellier. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Le Havre and Montpellier. The distance is around 897km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Montpellier

Transport options from Le Havre to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€275($275)
5 times a day814km (506 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€235($235)
hourly880km (547 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 50m
€120($120)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
€205($205)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€155($155)
every 4 hours969km (602 miles)
Train via Avignon TGV7h 25m
€160($160)
once daily995km (619 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€54($54)
once daily974km (605 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€160($160)
on demand897km (557 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