City in Occitania, France
Getting around Montpellier
How to get around Montpellier
Walk the old town and use the four tram lines; line 3 reaches the sea side and the airport is a short ride. Beaches are reachable by tram plus bus.
Ways to get around Montpellier
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram (lines 1–4) | About €2 single | Frequent until around midnight; blue and orange lines cross at Comédie |
| Bus (TaM) | Same ticket as tram | Line 106 to Carnon and Palavas beaches is a common route |
| TER trains | From a few euros to Sète, Nîmes | Frequent regional trains from Saint-Roch |
| Vélomagg bikes | Pay-per-use or monthly pass | City bike-share with docking stations |
Ride-hailing apps in Montpellier
A 5 km ride costs about €10–16 ($11.3–18.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Main app; reasonable coverage in the center |
- Taxis wait at Saint-Roch and the airport; Uber is cheaper late. Trams stop around midnight.
Arriving in Montpellier
Montpellier-Méditerranée (MPL)
Shuttle bus to Odysseum tram stop then tram about €3–5 total, 40–50 min; taxi or Uber to center about €25–35, 15–20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Montpellier?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Montpellier?
Walk the old town and use the four tram lines; line 3 reaches the sea side and the airport is a short ride. Beaches are reachable by tram plus bus.
How do I get from the airport to Montpellier?
Shuttle bus to Odysseum tram stop then tram about €3–5 total, 40–50 min; taxi or Uber to center about €25–35, 15–20 min.
Is Montpellier walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- TaM (Montpellier transit)
- Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
- CHU de Montpellier
- Montpellier Tourist Office
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