How to travel from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier, France

The distance between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierMarseille Provence Airport (MRS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Montpellier from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is to drive which will take 1h 40m and cost around €21 ($21).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Montpellier. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier

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Transport options from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
€11($11)
every 4 hours150km (94 miles)
Train
1h 45m
€25($25)
5 times a day154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€21($21)
on demand150km (93 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