How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier by train, 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-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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-Raphaël and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salle Victor Hugo. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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-Raphaël and Montpellier. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Raphaël and Montpellier

Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€72($72)
every 3 hours336km (209 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€18($18)
twice daily316km (196 miles)
Bus to Montpellier4h 40m
€14($14)
4 times a week321km (200 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€49($49)
on demand271km (168 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