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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Montpellier by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Fréjorgues Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane IST - MPL
    7h 18m
    €144–384

  2. Fly Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane IST - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    9h 2m
    €138–442

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    35h 27m
    €289–696

  4. Drive 2,513.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Montpelliercar car 2,513.2 km
    25h 9m
    €391–565

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane SAW - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    9h 22m
    €148–402

  6. Fly Istanbul to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane IST - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 53m
    €182–422

  7. Fly Istanbul to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane IST - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    9h 52m
    €153–425

  8. Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane IST - NCE
    2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    11h 39m
    €167–469

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Montpellierbus bus FlixBus N1135 / ...
    41h 45m
    €174–306

  10. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    2. Take the bus from Beograd to Montpellierbus bus
    42h 25m
    €142–325

  11. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Montpellierbus bus
    2d
    €150–209

Istanbul to Montpellier by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,093.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Montpellier, France?

Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, and Luxair fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Montpellier via Munich central bus station in around 41h 45m.

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