How to travel from Strasbourg to Montpellier, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Montpellier is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Montpellier by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance789km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Montpellier by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Strasbourg and Montpellier is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Strasbourg and Montpellier by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Montpellier is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Montpellier. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Strasbourg and Montpellier. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Strasbourg and Montpellier. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and arrive at Montpellier (MPL). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Strasbourg and Montpellier with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Volotea fly between Strasbourg and Montpellier. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Strasbourg to Montpellier typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL).

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 Strasbourg and Montpellier. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Montpellier is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Montpellier

Transport options from Strasbourg to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
1h 60m
€160($160)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
€330($330)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 30m
€220($220)
4 times a week759km (471 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train4h 15m
€295($295)
every 4 hours997km (620 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€150($150)
every 20 mins816km (507 miles)
Train via Nimes Pont Du Gard6h 15m
€155($155)
twice daily818km (508 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€46($46)
twice daily814km (506 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand789km (490 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