How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier is around 849km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier by car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Pontchaillou, plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier by car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier is around 849km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier is to drive which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Montpellier

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€190($190)
every 20 mins972km (604 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€155($155)
every 20 mins849km (527 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 50m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,038km (645 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 35m
€210($210)
every 20 mins902km (561 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€125($125)
on demand928km (577 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