How to travel from Paris to Montpellier, France

The distance between Paris and Montpellier is around 736km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance745km (463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Paris to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Paris and Montpellier is around 736km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Paris and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Montpellier. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Paris and Montpellier. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 10h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 3h 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 Paris and Montpellier. The distance is around 745km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Paris to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Montpellier

Transport options from Paris to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 4 hours736km (457 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€40($40)
every 20 mins777km (483 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand745km (463 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