How to travel from Montpellier to Dijon, France

The distance between Montpellier and Dijon is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier to Dijon 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 DijonMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Dijon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Dijon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Montpellier and Dijon is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Montpellier and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Dijon is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Dijon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Dijon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Dijon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Dijon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Dijon. 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 Dijon. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Dijon

Transport options from Montpellier to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€100($100)
4 times a day506km (314 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€245($245)
hourly944km (587 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
€275($275)
4 times a week607km (377 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€36($36)
once daily503km (313 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€66($66)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon