What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier is to bus which costs €55 - €290 and takes 23h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Montpellier?

The distance between Cardiff and Montpellier is 1428 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Montpellier without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €180 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Montpellier?

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Cardiff to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Montpellier bus from?

Cardiff to Montpellier bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Montpellier train from?

Cardiff to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €180 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €290 and takes 23h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €850 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Montpellier bus arrive?

Cardiff to Montpellier bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Montpellier?

Montpellier is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:20 PM in Cardiff and 2:20 PM in Montpellier.

Where does the Cardiff to Montpellier train arrive?

Cardiff to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Montpellier?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Montpellier?

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Where can I stay near Montpellier?

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Cardiff to Montpellier - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
10h 7m
€185–701
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
23h 24m
€59–283
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpellier
14h 8m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)BRS - MPL
8h 20m
€121–310
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Montpellier
26h 6m
€77–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Montpellier
18h 6m
€188–534
Fly Cardiff Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)CWL - MPL
8h 46m
€165–805
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)LGW - MPL
8h 7m
€119–367
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Roch
8h 45m
€98–278
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BRS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
7h 53m
€100–240

Cardiff to Montpellier by train and subway

55Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,427.9 km
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 24m.

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