How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Montpellier, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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.

👋 Also check out MontpellierSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Montpellier by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (389 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier. Trains depart twice 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 2h 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-Nazaire and Montpellier. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Montpellier

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€115($115)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€200($200)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€560($560)
twice a week1,180km (733 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 20m
€130($130)
4 times a day902km (561 miles)
Train and Bus
11hrs
€54($54)
every 20 mins905km (562 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand887km (551 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