How to travel from Quimper to Montpellier, France

The distance between Quimper and Montpellier is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €605($605)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,053km (654 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Quimper and Montpellier is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Quimper and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Montpellier. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Montpellier. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Quimper and Montpellier. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Quimper and Montpellier. The distance is around 1,053km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €605 ($605).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Montpellier

Transport options from Quimper to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€190($190)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Rennes, Fly4h 15m
€260($260)
every 4 hours928km (577 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly4h 50m
€135($135)
4 times a day863km (536 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€605($605)
3 times a week1,338km (831 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
€55($55)
twice daily1,072km (666 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde14h 45m
€37($37)
4 times a week1,085km (674 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€190($190)
on demand1,053km (654 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