The distance between Nice and Montpellier is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Montpellier by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Montpellier (MPL).
Transavia France
+ 3 othersTake the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Nice to Montpellier by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).
The distance between Nice and Montpellier is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nice and Montpellier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nice and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Montpellier. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nice and Montpellier. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Montpellier (MPL) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nice to Montpellier. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nice to Montpellier typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Montpellier. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Montpellier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 50m | €195($195) | hourly | 1,395km (867 miles) |
Train | 4h 40m | €70($70) | every 3 hours | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | €25($25) | 5 times a week | 380km (236 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €44($44) | on demand | 326km (203 miles) |
Transavia France
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.