There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Montpellier by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3 h 29 min
$150 - $170
Cheapest option
Bus Ouibus • 11 h 53 min
$31 - $41
4 alternative options
Bus Isilines • 12 h 15 min
$30 - $75
Rideshare • 8 h 42 min
$60
Drive • 6 h 58 min
$100 - $150
Fly • 2 h 46 min
$56 - $302
What companies run services between Paris, France and Montpellier, France?
TGV operates a train from Paris to Montpellier hourly. Tickets cost $150 - $170 and the journey takes 3 h 29 min. Alternatively, Ouibus operates a bus from Paris to Montpellier every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $28 - $40 and the journey takes 11 h 30 min.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $400
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- tgv.com
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $150 - $170
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $150 - $170
- 1st Class
- $200 - $290
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Center - Bercy to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- Ouibus
- Phone
- 0 892 89 12 00
- Website
- isilines.com
Bus from Paris Gallieni to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 12 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $75
- Schedules at
- isilines.com
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Paris to Montpellier?
The distance between Paris and Montpellier is 595 km. The road distance is 748 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Montpellier?
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Montpellier is to bus which costs 24€ - 35€ and takes 11 h 53 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Montpellier?
The quickest way to get from Paris to Montpellier is to fly which takes 2 h 46 min and costs 45€ - 250€.
Is there a direct train between Paris and Montpellier?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3 h 29 min.
Is there a direct bus between Paris and Montpellier?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris Gallieni and arriving at Montpellier. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 h 15 min.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Montpellier?
The train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Roch takes 3 h 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.