How to travel from Orange to Montpellier, France

The distance between Orange and Montpellier is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Orange 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 MontpellierOrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Bus

Take the bus to PEM Gare Routière Avignon and then to Montpellier Train Station Sabines.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Orange to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Orange and Montpellier is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Orange and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Orange and Montpellier. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Orange and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in PEM Gare Routière Avignon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse and Lasta run regular bus services between Orange and Montpellier. Buses run twice a week and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Orange and Montpellier. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Orange to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Montpellier

Transport options from Orange to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€23($23)
hourly126km (78 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€8($8)
twice a week126km (78 miles)
Drive
1hr
€19($19)
on demand106km (66 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