How to travel from Rennes to Montpellier, France

The distance between Rennes and Montpellier is around 893km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rennes 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 MontpellierRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance893km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Rennes and Montpellier is around 893km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Rennes and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 60m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Montpellier. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Rennes and Montpellier. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 11h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Montpellier. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 5h 60m.

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 Rennes and Montpellier. The distance is around 893km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Rennes to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Montpellier

Transport options from Rennes to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 60m
€190($190)
5 times a week1,094km (680 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€55($55)
5 times a week942km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand893km (555 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