How to travel from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL), France

The distance between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) 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 Mediterranee Airport (MPL)Marseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier Airport (MPL).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3hrs. 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 €30 ($30).

The distance between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) 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 Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch and Place de l'Europe. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Gare Saint-Roch and Place de l'Europe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni, Lasta and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) from Marseille is to drive which will take 1h 45m and cost around €30 ($30).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). The distance is around 167km (104 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 Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)

Transport options from Marseille to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€29($29)
every 3 hours188km (117 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€16($16)
hourly191km (119 miles)
Bus to Montpellier Saint-Roch3h 15m
€31($31)
4 times a week179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€30($30)
on demand167km (104 miles)

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