How to travel from Versailles to Montpellier, France

The distance between Versailles and Montpellier is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance742km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Versailles and Montpellier is around 621km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (368 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Versailles and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Versailles and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Montpellier. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Versailles and Montpellier. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau, Orly 4 and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL). 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 Versailles and Montpellier. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Montpellier

Transport options from Versailles to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 35m
€130($130)
hourly621km (386 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, Fly3hrs
€175($175)
hourly675km (419 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 40m
€170($170)
4 times a week804km (499 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus4h 35m
€195($195)
4 times a week854km (531 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch + 1 similar
4h 25m
€145($145)
5 times a day759km (472 miles)
Train5h 15m
€140($140)
4 times a week761km (473 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€51($51)
4 times a week795km (494 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand742km (461 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