How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 MontpellierSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance548km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier. The distance is around 548km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Montpellier

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 30m
€295($295)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Train
6hrs
€85($85)
once daily591km (367 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily572km (355 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand548km (341 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