The distance between Rouen and Montpellier is around 759km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rouen 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.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Rouen and Montpellier is around 759km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Rouen and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Rouen and Montpellier. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Montpellier. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Montpellier. The distance is around 835km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €195($195) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 4hrs | €155($155) | hourly | 759km (471 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €195($195) | 4 times a week | 942km (585 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 25m | €215($215) | 4 times a week | 972km (604 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 880km (547 miles) |
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud | 5h 45m | €185($185) | once daily | 887km (551 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 917km (570 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €110($110) | on demand | 835km (519 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.