There are 5 ways to get from Espalion to Montpellier by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus via Sévérac-le-Château
best- Take the bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateaubus Autocar
- Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3bus 280
4h 57m€7–19Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Intercités / ...
6h 14m€63–134Drive 174 km
- Drive from Espalion to Montpelliercar 174 km
2h 2m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Rodez to Millaubus Autocar
- Take the bus from Millau to Montpellierbus N1717
5h 38m€13–39Bus #2
- Take the bus from Rodez to Millaubus Autocar
- Take the bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3bus 234
5h 58m€9–37
Espalion to Montpellier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Montpellier is to bus via Sévérac-le-Château which costs €6 - €19 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to Montpellier is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3 via Rodez and SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Espalion to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Espalion and Montpellier is 209 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to Montpellier without a car is to bus via Sévérac-le-Château which takes 4h 57m and costs €6 - €19.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Espalion to Montpellier, including transfers.
Espalion to Montpellier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Espalion to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Espalion to Montpellier is to bus via Sévérac-le-Château which takes 4h 57m and costs €6 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and Montpellier, France?
You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3 via Rodez, Severac Le Chateau, and SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Montpellier Saint-Roch via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rodez to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rodez to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Espalion to Montpellier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Severac Le Chateau station.
Espalion to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to Montpellier is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Espalion to Montpellier.
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