How to travel from Le Mans to Montpellier, France
The distance between Le Mans and Montpellier is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Mans to Montpellier by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Montpellier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Montpellier by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Le Mans and Montpellier is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Le Mans and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 5hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Montpellier. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Mans and Montpellier. The distance is around 752km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Montpellier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3hrs | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, Fly | 3h 10m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 846km (525 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 3h 20m | €195($195) | every 3 hours | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly | 3h 25m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 886km (551 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | €220($220) | 4 times a week | 976km (606 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €170($170) | once daily | 933km (580 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €100($100) | on demand | 752km (467 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Le Mans and Montpellier
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Montpellier
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Montpellier