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How to get fromIstanbul to Montpellierby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Montpellier by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane IST - MRS
    2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    9h 6m
    €135–346

  2. Fly Istanbul Airport to Fréjorgues Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane IST - MPL
    7h 23m
    €114–554

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    35h 8m
    €298–494

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    47h 18m
    €370–564

  5. Drive  2,512.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Montpelliercar car 2,512.1 km
    25h 10m
    €475–686

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane SAW - MRS
    2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    9h 12m
    €165–276

  7. Fly Istanbul Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane IST - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    9h 2m
    €167–522

  8. Fly Istanbul Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane IST - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    10h 35m
    €158–395

  9. Fly Istanbul Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane IST - NCE
    2. Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    12h 27m
    €180–434

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Montpellierbus bus FlixBus N728
    41h 15m
    €178–274

  11. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    2. Take the bus from Beograd to Montpellierbus bus
    42h 25m
    €143–185

  12. Night train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Montpellierbus bus
    2d
    €150–209

Istanbul to Montpellier by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,159.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Montpellier, France?

Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, and Luxair fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Montpellier via Munich central bus station in around 41h 15m.

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