How to travel from Rochefort to Montpellier, France

The distance between Rochefort and Montpellier is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Rochefort and Montpellier is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Rochefort and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort 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 30m.

SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Rochefort and Montpellier. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Rochefort and Montpellier. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Montpellier

Transport options from Rochefort to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly + 3 similar
4hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours588km (365 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€175($175)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus5h 35m
€100($100)
4 times a week829km (515 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
€165($165)
4 times a week1,006km (625 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€115($115)
every 4 hours668km (415 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€50($50)
once daily704km (437 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€85($85)
on demand631km (392 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