How to travel from Menton to Montpellier, France

The distance between Menton and Montpellier is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Menton 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 MontpellierMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Transavia France

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Menton to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Menton and Montpellier is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Menton and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Menton and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Menton and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO and Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Menton and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Menton and Montpellier. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Montpellier (MPL) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Menton to Montpellier. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Montpellier typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL).

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 Menton and Montpellier. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Montpellier

Transport options from Menton to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 45m
€200($200)
hourly1,420km (882 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€290($290)
once daily614km (382 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train5hrs
€160($160)
every 4 hours759km (472 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€77($77)
every 3 hours422km (262 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€19($19)
every 20 mins405km (251 miles)
Bus to Montpellier7hrs
€26($26)
twice a week403km (250 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€48($48)
on demand357km (222 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