How to travel from Poitiers to Montpellier, France

The distance between Poitiers and Montpellier is around 545km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Poitiers to Montpellier by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance545km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Montpellier by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Poitiers and Montpellier is around 545km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Poitiers and Montpellier by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Montpellier is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Poitiers and Montpellier. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Montpellier. The distance is around 545km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Montpellier is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Montpellier

Transport options from Poitiers to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 35m
€370($370)
once daily677km (420 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€195($195)
twice daily913km (567 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly3h 45m
€280($280)
every 3 hours669km (416 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane4h 10m
€240($240)
every 20 mins905km (562 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€145($145)
every 4 hours749km (466 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€48($48)
twice daily732km (455 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€74($74)
on demand545km (339 miles)

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Airlines

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