How to get from Paris to Montpellier
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Montpellier. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 Wed, Sep 9.
598 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €49Checked Sep 8 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €51Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€49Checked Sep 81h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€51Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 30m · 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 Orly → Montpellier-Méditerranée Airportflight
Transavia France·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Montpellier
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€53October 2026
€49November 2026
€176Departures 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 | 9 | 19:00 | 21:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 00:55 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceParis Orly-Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-MontpellierBook →
SNCFParis-MontpellierBook →On this route you travel with Transavia France, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Montpellier works
Start with a TO flight from Paris to Montpellier/Méditerranée, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €49 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Montpellier: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Montpellier?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €59. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Montpellier?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Montpellier?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Montpellier?
Paris is ORY and Montpellier is MPL, so this route is usually written ORY to MPL.
Which operators run Paris to Montpellier?
On this route you travel with Transavia France, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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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