How to travel from Nancy to Montpellier, France

The distance between Nancy and Montpellier is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nancy to Montpellier 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Nancy and Montpellier is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Nancy and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Montpellier. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Nancy and Montpellier. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nancy and Montpellier. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Nancy and Montpellier. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Montpellier

Transport options from Nancy to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€230($230)
3 times a week929km (577 miles)
Plane and Bus4hrs
€445($445)
4 times a week817km (508 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€84($84)
4 times a week972km (604 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 20m
€210($210)
3 times a week1,035km (643 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 25m
€195($195)
once daily963km (598 miles)
Train via Thionville8h 10m
€195($195)
twice daily1,074km (667 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€42($42)
once daily708km (440 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand705km (438 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier