The distance between Orleans and Montpellier is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Orleans 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.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).
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Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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Take the bus to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Orleans to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Orleans and Montpellier is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Orleans and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Orleans and Montpellier. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Orleans and Montpellier. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 20m.
Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Orleans and Montpellier. The distance is around 623km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €195($195) | hourly | 777km (483 miles) |
Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly | 3h 40m | €150($150) | hourly | 736km (457 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 919km (571 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 857km (533 miles) |
Train via Narbonne | 9h 15m | €140($140) | twice a week | 838km (521 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | €24($24) | twice daily | 628km (390 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | €84($84) | on demand | 623km (387 miles) |
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