How to travel from Montpellier to Le Havre, France

The distance between Montpellier and Le Havre is around 815km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Montpellier to Le Havre 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 Le HavreMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Montpellier and Le Havre is around 815km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Montpellier and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Le Havre is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Le Havre. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Le Havre. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Le Havre

Transport options from Montpellier to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 10m
€275($275)
every 4 hours815km (507 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 40m
€135($135)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€230($230)
hourly881km (548 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€260($260)
once daily1,055km (656 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
€205($205)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€155($155)
5 times a day969km (602 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre7h 15m
€160($160)
once daily995km (619 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€54($54)
once daily969km (602 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand917km (570 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre