The distance between Lille and Montpellier is around 825km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lille 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 Montpellier → Lille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).
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Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Montpellier.
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There are several options for getting from Lille to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Lille and Montpellier is around 825km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 784km (487 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Lille and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Montpellier. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Montpellier. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lille and Montpellier. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 40m | €215($215) | hourly | 825km (512 miles) |
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 5m | €270($270) | once daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 3h 30m | €190($190) | hourly | 842km (523 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | €130($130) | 4 times a week | 969km (602 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 1,050km (653 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 958km (595 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 50m | €44($44) | twice daily | 978km (608 miles) |
Bus via Paris | 13h 10m | €62($62) | 4 times a week | 999km (621 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | €130($130) | on demand | 964km (599 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.