How to travel from Montpellier to Versailles, France

The distance between Montpellier and Versailles is around 622km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance741km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Montpellier and Versailles is around 622km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (368 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Montpellier and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Versailles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Versailles, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Versailles with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Versailles. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Orly 4, Massy - Palaiseau RER and Gare de Massy Palaiseau. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Versailles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 40m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 741km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Versailles

Transport options from Montpellier to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
€130($130)
hourly622km (386 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 10m
€175($175)
hourly676km (420 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 50m
€170($170)
4 times a week803km (499 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, Fly4h 40m
€195($195)
4 times a week854km (530 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€145($145)
5 times a day759km (472 miles)
Train to Versailles-Chantiers4h 55m
€140($140)
4 times a week755km (469 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€51($51)
4 times a week791km (492 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€100($100)
on demand741km (460 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles