How to travel from Montpellier to Bayonne, France

The distance between Montpellier and Bayonne is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BayonneMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Bayonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Montpellier and Bayonne is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Montpellier and Bayonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Bayonne, 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 Montpellier and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

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

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m 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 Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Bayonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Montpellier to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Bayonne

Transport options from Montpellier to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 60m
€295($295)
once daily1,015km (631 miles)
Train
6hrs
€85($85)
4 times a day568km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€19($19)
once daily534km (332 miles)
Bus via Carcassonne7h 40m
€34($34)
once daily546km (340 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€95($95)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne