How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier is around 271km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez 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-Tropez 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.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - ST RAPHAEL and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance271km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier is around 271km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Saint-Tropez and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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-Tropez and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - ST RAPHAEL and Salle Victor Hugo. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

ZOU! Var, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Montpellier. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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-Tropez and Montpellier. The distance is around 271km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Montpellier

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€170($170)
every 3 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€25($25)
5 times a week354km (220 miles)
Bus via Gare Routière - TOULON6h 30m
€21($21)
once daily313km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€37($37)
on demand271km (169 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