How to get from Paris to Montpellier
- 598 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 35m
- 17 train departures a day with SNCF
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 35m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Montpellier. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 598 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €38, on Sat, Sep 26.
598 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Oct 6 | 8h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Oct 68h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris 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.
- 1Paris → Montpellierbus
FlixBus·9h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Montpellier
SNCF runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:42 and the last at 19:42.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 17 | 06:42 | 19:42 |
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 19:00 | 21:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
All departuresSNCF
- 06:42
- 07:28
- 07:42
- 08:55
- 09:42
- 09:57
- 10:42
- 10:56
- 11:46
- 11:58
- 14:42
- 14:56
- 16:56
- 17:42
- 17:58
- 18:56
- 19:42
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:00
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:40
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:40
- 21:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:55
- 01:55
- 10:00
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 21:45
- 22:45
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-Montpellier, Nice-MontpellierBook →
easyJetParis Orly-Nice Côte d'AzurSee live options and dates →
SNCFParis-MontpellierBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Montpellier works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Montpellier, about 9h 35m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Montpellier: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Montpellier?
The most useful route takes about 9h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Paris to Montpellier?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:42 and the last at 19:42, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Montpellier?
17 a day with SNCF, between 06:42 and 19:42.
When is the first bus from Paris to Montpellier?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:00 and the last at 21:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Montpellier?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 19:00 and 21:45.
How far is Montpellier from Paris?
About 598 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Montpellier cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Montpellier?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, SNCF.
Can you get from Paris to Montpellier without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 12m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026