How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier by 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 MontpellierVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Verdon Gorge and Montpellier by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

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

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 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 Verdon Gorge and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riez - Pré de Foire and Marseille - Saint-Charles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Zou! LER, Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 3h 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 Verdon Gorge and Montpellier. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Montpellier

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 25m
€110($110)
every 20 mins311km (193 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€240($240)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€145($145)
6 times a week291km (181 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles, Train4h 30m
€130($130)
every 20 mins318km (197 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€37($37)
on demand270km (168 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