How to travel from Reims to Montpellier, France

The distance between Reims and Montpellier is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Reims 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Nord and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Place du Pantheon and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance788km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Reims to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Reims and Montpellier is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Reims and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Reims and Montpellier. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Reims and Montpellier. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Place du Pantheon, Luxembourg, Antony, Orly 4 and Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus, RegioJet and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Montpellier. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Reims and Montpellier. The distance is around 788km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Montpellier

Transport options from Reims to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 20m
€205($205)
5 times a week747km (464 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, Fly3h 15m
€175($175)
every 4 hours763km (474 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
€225($225)
4 times a week927km (576 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane and bus4h 20m
€215($215)
4 times a week946km (588 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€195($195)
5 times a week898km (558 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu4h 40m
€185($185)
4 times a week852km (529 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€50($50)
twice a week922km (573 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine12h 35m
€34($34)
twice a week895km (556 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand788km (489 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