How to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier, France

The distance between Toulouse and Montpellier is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Toulouse 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 MontpellierToulouse if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Toulouse and Montpellier is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Toulouse and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulouse and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Toulouse and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulouse and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Toulouse and Montpellier. The distance is around 241km (150 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 Toulouse to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Toulouse to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Montpellier

Transport options from Toulouse to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
€45($45)
every 3 hours247km (153 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€17($17)
every 20 mins238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand241km (150 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