How to travel from Metz to Montpellier, France

The distance between Metz and Montpellier is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Metz 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 to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance757km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Metz to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Metz and Montpellier is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Metz and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Montpellier. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Metz and Montpellier. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Metz and Montpellier. The distance is around 757km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Montpellier

Transport options from Metz to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane + 5 similar
3hrs
€275($275)
6 times a week915km (568 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€365($365)
hourly775km (482 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane3h 50m
€150($150)
5 times a day819km (509 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
€555($555)
once daily823km (511 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train4h 35m
€580($580)
every 4 hours986km (612 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 40m
€155($155)
once daily939km (584 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€150($150)
every 20 mins954km (593 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€45($45)
twice daily776km (482 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€135($135)
on demand757km (470 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