How to travel from Montpellier to Toulon, France

The distance between Montpellier and Toulon is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier to Toulon 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 ToulonMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Toulon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Toulon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Montpellier and Toulon is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (108 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Toulon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Toulon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Toulon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Montpellier and Toulon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 10m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Toulon

Transport options from Montpellier to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€39($39)
every 3 hours243km (151 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
€19($19)
every 4 hours238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€42($42)
on demand233km (145 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon