How to travel from Montpellier to Antibes, France

The distance between Montpellier and Antibes is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier to Antibes 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 AntibesMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance308km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Antibes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Montpellier and Antibes is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Montpellier and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Antibes is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Antibes. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Antibes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Montpellier and Antibes. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cannes and Gare SNCF de Cannes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Antibes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Montpellier and Antibes. The distance is around 308km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Antibes

Transport options from Montpellier to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€85($85)
every 3 hours379km (235 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
€23($23)
twice daily354km (220 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport5h 40m
€26($26)
twice a week380km (236 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€42($42)
on demand308km (192 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes