18th International Conference
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Access to Montpellier
Coming to Montpellier is very easy thanks to its excellent connection by air, rail, and road deserving Mediterranean arc with the rest of France and Europe.
With its wide range of transport options, accessing Montpellier is straightforward and quick whether you are arriving from Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam, London, Zurich, Frankfurt, or any major French cities.
Once in the city, Montpellier is well served by a local network of public transportation including trams, buses, taxis, rental cars and bicycles that cover the entire city.
By Air
MONTPELLIER MÉDITERRANÉE AIRPORT (MPL)
Located about 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the city center, Montpellier Airport provides international travelers with direct connecting flights to/from PARIS, AMSTERDAM (Air France – KLM), FRANKFURT (Lufthansa) and ZURICH (Swiss).
- PARIS ⁓ 11 flights/day (1H20),
- AMSTERDAM ⁓ 2 flights/day (2H)
- FRANKFURT ⁓ 4 flight/week (1H30)
- ZURICH ⁓ 2 flight/week (1H20)
In addition other airlines ensure direct flights to ATHENS, BASEL, BERLIN, BRUXELLES, COPENHAGUEN, HERAKLION, ISTANBUL, LISBON, LONDON, LUXEMBOURG, OSLO, ROME, ROTTERDAM, SEVILLE, CASABLANCA…
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Access from the airport to Montpellier city center
- Public transport: shuttle bus to Place de l’Europe (tramway hub) every 30 minutes. Single ticket – 2€, single ticket including tram – 3€
- Taxi: both traditional and UBER taxis are available 24/7 at the airport. 25-30€ depending on distance
By Rail
MONTPELLIER is served by two train stations: “MONTPELLIER SAINT ROCH” and “MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE”.
Both stations are major stops on France’s high-speed TGV network and are connected to Montpellier’s tramway lines.
By TGV (bullet train) you can travel directly from MONTPELLIER to PARIS (both city center and Paris CDG Airport terminal) or other major cities in the West Europe (BRUXELLES, MADRID, BARCELONA, LYON, LILLE…)
- PARIS ⁓ 12 trains/day (3H10)
- LYON ⁓ 11 trains/day (2H)
- BRUXELLES ⁓ 3 trains/day (5H30)
- BARCELONA ⁓ 4 trains/day (2H30)
- MADRID ⁓ 1 train/day (6H)
From PARIS and BRUXELLES you have direct train connections to The Netherlands (AMSTERDAM), Germany (COLOGNE, FRANKFURT, MUNICH, BERLIN), England (LONDON) or Austria (VIENNA).
From LYON you can travel to Italy (MILANO, TORINO) or Switzerland (GENEVA).
Intercity (IC) trains link MONTPELLIER to other key French cities such as MARSEILLE, BORDEAUX and TOULOUSE.
Regional Trains (TER) connect Montpellier to smaller towns and cities in the area, making it easy to explore the Occitanie region.
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- French railway
- Spanish railway (for travels to Madrid & Barcelona)
Transportation in Montpellier city
Public transportation network in Montpellier is well-organized and accessible, making it easy to navigate the city.
- TRAM network: 5 tramlines offer a quick and efficient way to get around. The trams run every 5-10 minutes and cover major areas and attractions (historic center, universities, and the train stations). Note that trams in Montpellier are known for their artistic design and eco-friendliness, adding to the city’s charm.
- For more information visit: Montpellier public transport
- BUS network: 50 bus lines cover areas not accessible by tram, including residential neighborhoods and surrounding towns making it convenient for commuting or sightseeing.
- For more information visit: Montpellier Bus transport
- BIKE rental network: 1000 rental Vélomagg’ bikes located at 57 stations throughout Montpellier can be easily picked up and dropped off across the city. Most stations are conveniently located near tram stops, popular attractions, and residential areas.
- For more information visit: Montpellier Vélomagg’
Accessibility on foot
Montpellier is a very pleasant city to explore on foot, with the largest pedestrian zone in Europe. Walking is thus the best way to discover the unique sites of Montpellier while soaking up the local atmosphere.
