How to travel from Montpellier to Toulouse, France

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Montpellier to Toulouse

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Toulouse

Transport options from Montpellier to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€45($45)
every 3 hours247km (153 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€17($17)
twice daily236km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand240km (149 miles)

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Airports near Toulouse

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Toulouse
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Toulouse
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Toulouse