How to travel from Montpellier to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Montpellier and Strasbourg is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Montpellier to Strasbourg 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 StrasbourgMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance789km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Montpellier and Strasbourg is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Montpellier and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Strasbourg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Montpellier and Strasbourg. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 50m 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Strasbourg

Transport options from Montpellier to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€330($330)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 30m
€225($225)
4 times a week759km (472 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly4h 20m
€295($295)
every 4 hours997km (620 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€150($150)
4 times a day818km (508 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€51($51)
twice daily818km (508 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand789km (490 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg