How to travel from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël 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 Saint-RaphaëlMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël. 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 3h 20m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Montpellier to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€72($72)
every 4 hours336km (209 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€14($14)
4 times a week320km (199 miles)
Bus to Fréjus4h 50m
€19($19)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€49($49)
on demand271km (168 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Saint-Raphaël

Train operators

Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël