How to travel from Toulon to Montpellier, France

The distance between Toulon and Montpellier is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Toulon 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 MontpellierToulon 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.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Toulon and Montpellier is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (108 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Toulon and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 2h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Toulon and Montpellier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Toulon and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulon and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Toulon and Montpellier. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Montpellier

Transport options from Toulon to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€39($39)
every 3 hours243km (151 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€15($15)
twice daily234km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€42($42)
on demand233km (145 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