How to get from Lille to Montpellier
- 786 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 19m
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We compared the ways to travel from Lille to Montpellier. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 19m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 786 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
786 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €72Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 5h 19m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 15h 39m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€72Omio catalogue, Oct 35h 19m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 315h 39m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lille to Montpellier: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lille → Paristrain
SNCF·1h 05m - 2Paris → MontpelliertrainSNCF·3h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Lille to Montpellier
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Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLille-Paris, Paris-MontpellierBook →City transitLille-LilleBook →
FlixBusLille-AvignonBook →
BlaBlaCar BusAvignon-MontpellierBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, City transit, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lille to Montpellier works
Start with a SNCF train from Lille to Paris, about 1h 5m. Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Montpellier (3h 29m). In total it's roughly €98 over 5h 19m, 1 transfer.
Lille to Montpellier: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lille to Montpellier?
The most useful route takes about 5h 19m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Lille to Montpellier?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Montpellier from Lille?
About 786 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lille to Montpellier cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €98. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lille to Montpellier?
On this route you travel with SNCF, City transit, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Montpellier?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026