More cities in one trip from Montpellier
Montpellier (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 34 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse; the quickest to reach is Perpignan, about 1 h 50 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 34 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Montpellier
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon · France | 250 km | 3 h 30 min | Bus |
| Marseille · France | 125 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Toulouse · France | 195 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Grenoble · France | 230 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Nice · France | 268 km | 5 h | Bus |
| Clermont-Ferrand · France | 248 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Toulon · France | 174 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Perpignan · France | 129 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Montpellier
Land in Montpellier, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Montpellier → Lyon → Grenoble → Montpellier
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Montpellier, 2 nights in Lyon, 1 night in Grenoble
- About 8 h 10 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Montpellier → Lyon | 3 h 30 min |
| Lyon → Grenoble | 1 h 20 min |
| Grenoble → Montpellier | 3 h 20 min |
Montpellier → Marseille → Grenoble → Montpellier
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Montpellier, 2 nights in Marseille, 1 night in Grenoble
- About 10 h 10 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Montpellier → Marseille | 2 h 15 min |
| Marseille → Grenoble | 4 h 35 min |
| Grenoble → Montpellier | 3 h 20 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in MontpellierFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in MontpellierEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Montpellier
Airports with direct flights to Montpellier, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 3
Algeria 2
AlgiersOran
Tunisia 2
DjerbaTunis
Italy 1
Portugal 1
Switzerland 1
Türkiye (Turkey) 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Montpellier?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Grenoble, Nice, Clermont-Ferrand, Toulon and Perpignan. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Montpellier to Lyon?
About 3 h 30 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 250 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Montpellier?
For Montpellier, Lyon and Grenoble, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Montpellier, 2 nights in Lyon, 1 night in Grenoble), with about 8 h 10 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Montpellier?
From 34 airports in 11 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Montpellier is cheap.