How to travel from Saint-Malo to Montpellier, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Montpellier is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Montpellier by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Pontchaillou, Fly

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Montpellier by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Montpellier is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (448 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Saint-Malo and Montpellier by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Montpellier. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 55m, 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-Malo and Montpellier. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saint-Malo and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Montpellier. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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-Malo and Montpellier. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Montpellier is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Montpellier

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, Fly + 6 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€185($185)
every 3 hours839km (521 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 10m
€215($215)
every 4 hours892km (555 miles)
Train to Caen, Fly5h 35m
€290($290)
twice daily969km (602 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 40m
€260($260)
every 4 hours1,192km (741 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
€190($190)
4 times a week981km (610 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus5h 45m
€175($175)
4 times a week1,065km (662 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€205($205)
3 times a week1,175km (730 miles)
Train via Rennes7hrs
€205($205)
twice a week1,175km (730 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€60($60)
5 times a week1,013km (629 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€130($130)
on demand975km (606 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