How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out MontpellierLes Sables-dʼOlonne 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 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €565($570)

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance808km (502 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier. The distance is around 808km (502 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Montpellier

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 3 hours721km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€565($570)
twice a week1,228km (763 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 25m
€120($120)
4 times a day799km (496 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand808km (502 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