How to travel from Nantes to Montpellier, France

The distance between Nantes and Montpellier is around 823km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Montpellier 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 MontpellierNantes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance823km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nantes and Montpellier is around 823km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Nantes and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Montpellier. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 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 Nantes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Montpellier. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Nantes and Montpellier. The distance is around 823km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Nantes to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Montpellier

Transport options from Nantes to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€180($180)
3 times a week1,115km (693 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 35m
€125($125)
4 times a day838km (521 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€47($47)
once daily841km (522 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€110($110)
on demand823km (512 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