How to travel from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Montpellier and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Montpellier and Verdon Gorge. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Montpellier to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€220($220)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€110($110)
every 20 mins310km (193 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€145($145)
6 times a week291km (181 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, Bus4hrs
€130($130)
every 20 mins318km (197 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€37($37)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge