There are 7 ways to get from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MPL - NCE
4h 6m€136–293Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N728 / ...
7h 43m€34–54Train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain Sud_Iv15
5h 44m€71–214Bus via Sabines
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 51m€42–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montpellier-MPL to Nice323 km
3h 9mDrive 323 km
- Drive from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nicecar 323 km
3h 9m€50–73Train via Manduel
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
6h 13m€75–200
Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Aeroport Montpellier and arriving at Opéra - Vieille Ville via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice. However, there are services departing from Gare Sud de France and arriving at Nice-Ville via Montpellier Saint-Roch and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Montpellier Airport (MPL) and Nice is 271 km. The road distance is 323 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice, including transfers.
Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus via Sabines, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Montpellier Airport (MPL), France and Nice, France?
Swiss, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Aeroport Montpellier to Nice-Ville via Montpellier - Gare De Montpellier Sud De France, Gare Sud de France, Gare Saint-Roch, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Marseille St Charles, and Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 5h 44m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–460
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–330
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montpellier-MPL to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Nice.
There are 13787+ hotels available in Nice.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier Airport (MPL) and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























