How to travel from Montpellier to Paris, France

The distance between Montpellier and Paris is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier to Paris 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Paris Bercy.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance744km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Paris

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Montpellier and Paris is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Montpellier and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Paris is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Paris. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Paris. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 10h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Paris. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 15m 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 Paris. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Paris. The distance is around 744km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Montpellier to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Paris

Transport options from Montpellier to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€85($85)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€220($220)
once daily824km (512 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 4 hours736km (457 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€40($40)
every 20 mins772km (479 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand744km (462 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris