How to travel from Valence to Montpellier, France

The distance between Valence and Montpellier is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Valence to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Valence and Montpellier is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Valence and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Valence and Montpellier. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Valence and Montpellier. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily 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 Valence to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Valence and Montpellier. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

How do I get from Valence to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Montpellier

Transport options from Valence to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€76($76)
every 2 hours222km (138 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€16($16)
twice daily210km (131 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€28($28)
on demand203km (126 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