There are 3 ways to get from Montpellier to French Riviera by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
5h 28m€56–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maximebus N1749
8h 1m€31–53Drive 270.3 km
- Drive from Montpellier to French Rivieracar 270.3 km
2h 56m€42–61
Montpellier to French Riviera by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to French Riviera is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to French Riviera is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Théâtre de la Mer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Montpellier and French Riviera is 358 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Montpellier to French Riviera, including transfers.
Montpellier to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to French Riviera is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Les Heures Claires via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Montpellier to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to French Riviera is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Montpellier to French Riviera.
There are 8285+ hotels available in French Riviera.