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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Contres is to bus and train which costs €55 - €80 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Contres is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Contres?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Contres. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Contres - Rue PH Mauger via Pré-Doulet, Bourges and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Contres?

The distance between Montpellier and Contres is 944 km. The road distance is 597.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Contres without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 51m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Montpellier to Contres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Contres bus from?

Montpellier to Contres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Contres?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Contres is to train via Paris which takes 7h 51m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Montpellier to Contres bus arrive?

Montpellier to Contres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Contres?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Contres is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Montpellier to Contres.

Where can I stay near Contres?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Contres.

Montpellier to Contres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Montpellier to Contres by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bloistrain Ter / ...
7h 51m
€79–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Bourgesbus N1717
2. Take the bus from Bourges to St Aignan Noyersbus Autocar
11h 33m
€60–83
Drive 597.5 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Contrescar 597.5 km
5h 41m
€91–131
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Sud de France to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to St Aignan Noyerstrain Ter
7h 57m
€83–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Tours to Bloistrain Ter
12h 41m
€60–79

Montpellier to Contres by train and bus

34Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Contres, France?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Contres - Rue PH Mauger via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris Austerlitz, Blois, and SNCF - Gare routière in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Contres - Rue PH Mauger via Bourges, Pré-Doulet, Gare SNCF, Bourges, and Gare SNCF in around 11h 33m.

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