How to travel from Montpellier to Grasse, France

The distance between Montpellier and Grasse is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Grasse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Montpellier and Grasse is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Montpellier and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Grasse is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Grasse. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Cannes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Grasse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cannes and Paul Doumer - LE CANNET. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Grasse. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Grasse

Transport options from Montpellier to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€71($71)
every 4 hours387km (240 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€25($25)
twice daily356km (221 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport6h 25m
€24($24)
twice a week397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€42($42)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse