The distance between Perpignan and Montpellier is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 Montpellier → Perpignan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Narbonne and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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Take the bus to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Perpignan and Montpellier is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Perpignan and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perpignan and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Perpignan and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Montpellier. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Perpignan and Montpellier. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Narbonne + 1 similar | 1h 45m | €28($28) | hourly | 161km (100 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 161km (100 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | €11($11) | 5 times a day | 152km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €28($28) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.