How to travel from Montpellier to Gordes, France

The distance between Montpellier and Gordes is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Montpellier to Gordes by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and then to Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Gordes by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Montpellier and Gordes is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Montpellier and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Gordes is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montpellier and Gordes. We recommend that you drive to Gordes. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Gordes. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Montpellier and Gordes. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m 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 Gordes. We recommend that you take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and then to Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Montpellier to Gordes

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Gordes

Transport options from Montpellier to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
€11($11)
5 times a week147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€18($18)
on demand133km (83 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes