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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Montpellier is to bus via Lille which costs €110 - €220 and takes 24h 5m.

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 8h 2m and costs €95 - €260.

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, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

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 9h 58m.

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 9h 58m and costs €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m 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 9h 58m and costs €290 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 24h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €600 and takes 8h 47m.

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 2:35 PM in Cardiff and 3:35 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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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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 58m
€298–637
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 2m
€96–254
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
24h 5m
€111–220
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar
14h 18m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BRS - MPL
8h 36m
€134–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Montpellierbus
25h 10m
€107–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Montpelliercar
17h 48m
€199–655
Fly Cardiff Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane CWL - MPL
8h 47m
€170–562
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
8h 5m
€135–395
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 51m
€113–318

Cardiff to Montpellier by train and subway

52Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

€298Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,427.8 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 24h 5m.

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