The distance between Marseille and Montpellier is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Marseille to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Marseille and Montpellier is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Marseille and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2hrs.
SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Montpellier. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Marseille and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Marseille and Montpellier. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Marseille and Montpellier. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | €30($30) | every 2 hours | 175km (109 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | €12($12) | every 4 hours | 178km (110 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €23($23) | on demand | 169km (105 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.