How to travel from Rouen to Montpellier, France

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance835km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Montpellier

Transport options from Rouen to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€195($195)
hourly792km (492 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4hrs
€155($155)
hourly759km (471 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€195($195)
4 times a week942km (585 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus5h 25m
€215($215)
4 times a week972km (604 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€170($170)
5 times a day880km (547 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud5h 45m
€185($185)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€58($58)
4 times a week917km (570 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€110($110)
on demand835km (519 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