How to travel from Montpellier to Nice, France

The distance between Montpellier and Nice is around 326km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance326km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Nice

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Montpellier and Nice is around 326km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. 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 Nice. 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 Nice. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Montpellier and Nice. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Montpellier to Nice. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Montpellier to Nice typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 326km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Nice

Transport options from Montpellier to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
€185($185)
hourly1,278km (794 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€280($280)
once daily589km (366 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€90($90)
every 4 hours398km (248 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€25($25)
5 times a week379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€44($44)
on demand326km (202 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice