How to travel from Lille to Montpellier, France

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance964km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Montpellier

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Montpellier

Transport options from Lille to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 40m
€215($215)
hourly825km (512 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 5m
€270($270)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly3h 30m
€190($190)
hourly842km (523 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 45m
€130($130)
4 times a week969km (602 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,050km (653 miles)
Train
5hrs
€170($170)
4 times a day958km (595 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 50m
€44($44)
twice daily978km (608 miles)
Bus via Paris13h 10m
€62($62)
4 times a week999km (621 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€130($130)
on demand964km (599 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