The distance between Montpellier and Toulouse is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier to Toulouse 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 Toulouse → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau.
Take the bus to Toulouse.
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Toulouse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Montpellier and Toulouse is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Montpellier and Toulouse 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 Toulouse is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Toulouse. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Toulouse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Toulouse. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Toulouse. The distance is around 240km (149 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 Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | €45($45) | every 3 hours | 247km (153 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €17($17) | twice daily | 236km (147 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €33($33) | on demand | 240km (149 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Toulouse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.