✈ Transfer Options from Montpellier Airport to Sète

The alluring town of Sète sits on the southeast coast of France. It’s located 34.5 km from Montpellier Airport and is known for its stunning canals, fascinating museums like The Sea Museum, and dramatic beaches, including Lido Beach.

If you’re travelling from Montpellier Airport to Sète, you have two transport options to choose from: taxi or bus. Taking a taxi or a private transfer is the fastest and most convenient way to get there. They’re available 24/7; the drive only takes 39 minutes to reach Sète. A cab from the line at Montpellier Airport will only cost €78 for up to four people.

Alternatively, you can take the 620 bus from Montpellier Airport to Place De l’Europe, and then take tram number 1 towards Mosson and get off at Montpellier Saint-Roch where you can take the train to Sète. This combined public transport journey takes, on average, 1 hour and 11 minutes – excluding wait times, and costs a total of €9.50 per traveller.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Montpellier at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€88	39min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€78	39min	24/7
Bus	€19	71min	08:30–20:30

How to get from Montpellier Airport to Sète by taxi

Getting a taxi from Montpellier Airport to Sète is the most straightforward and fastest option. Taxis are available around the clock, 24/7, outside of the Arrivals Hall at Montpellier Airport, and offer excellent comfort for when you land. The drive time between Montpellier Airport and Sète is only 39 minutes, in light traffic.

Taxis in Montpellier are equipped with taximeters, and charges are calculated according to the distance travelled.

Taxi fare from Montpellier Airport to Sète

No fixed taxi fares are available from Montpellier Airport to Sète. The average cost of a journey between Montpellier Airport and Sète is €78.

Taxi prices are determined from a taximeter based on the distance travelled. All taxi journeys from Montpellier are subject to a €2 base fare. Daytime and nighttime prices apply depending on the time of day you’re travelling. One-way daytime taxi rides between 07:00 and 19:00 are subject to a €1.82 charge per km. One-way nighttime taxi rides between 19:00 and 07:00 or on Sundays and public holidays are subject to a €2.70 charge per km.

To avoid the uncertainty, you can pre-book a private transfer from Montpellier Airport to Sète with Welcome Pickups in under 60 minutes at a low fixed price with flexible cancellation. You can pay in advance too, so no cash is needed.

Cost

€78

Trip Duration

39 Min.

Fares vary unless you pre-book your journey in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Montpellier Airport.

Where do I get a taxi from?

The taxi rank at Montpellier Airport is outside the Arrivals Hall on the left-hand side as you walk out the exit. You’ll be able to see a line of taxis as soon as you get there.

Convenience

Once you get off a long flight, you’ll want to arrive at your accommodation in Sète as easily as possible without any hassle. Taking a taxi is the most convenient option; within 39 minutes, you’ll be dropped off at the front door of your hotel or apartment, without the hassle.

Editor’s Note

You may incur additional charges when taking a taxi in Montpellier, like luggage that won't fit in the car's boot (€1.10) and a supplement fee for a 4th passenger (€2.30).

Useful Tips

All taxis in Montpellier are labelled 'TAXI Montpellier.' So you won't be able to miss them.

Every taxi driver in France must accept credit/debit card payments. It's illegal for them to refuse.

Customers aren't obliged to tip taxi drivers in Montpellier, but 5% or 10% of the final fare is appreciated.

How to get from Montpellier Airport to Sète by bus

There’s no direct bus from Montpellier Airport to Sète. The 620 bus operates from Montpellier Airport to Place De l’Europe every 30 minutes from 08:30 to 20:30, seven days a week. From there, hop on tram number 1 towards Mosson and get off at Montpellier Saint-Roch to take the train to Sète. This transport option will take 1 hour and 11 minutes, depending on the time of day.

How much is the bus from Montpellier Airport to Sète?

The 620 bus from Montpellier Airport to Place De l’Europe will cost €1.60, plus, an additional €1.60 to use the number 1 tram. The ticket price for the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Sète is, on average, €6.30, depending on the time of day. That brings the total fare to €9.50 per passenger.

Cost

€9.50

Trip Duration

71 Min.

The 620 shuttle bus service runs every 30 minutes, the tram 1 runs every 4-9 minutes, and the train leaves on average every 31 minutes.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The 620 shuttle bus from Montpellier Airport is available between 08:30 and 20:30 daily, tram number 1 runs between 00:11 and 23:56, and trains run from Montpellier Saint-Roch between 05:49 and 22:51.

Where do I get the bus from?

The 620 bus stop is outside Montpellier Airport’s Arrivals Hall on the left-hand side when you walk through the exit.

Convenience

If your flight lands at an appropriate time and you’re not in a rush, the bus from Montpellier Airport to Sète is an affordable option. However, you have to make two changeovers before you reach your final destination, which may not be ideal if you land in the middle of the night as buses, trams and trains don’t operate after midnight.

Timetables

620 Bus Timetable

Tram 1 Map

Sète Train Timetable

Editor’s Note

If you want to save yourself some time, you can take a taxi from Montpellier Airport to Montpellier St Roch. This option will be more expensive, but it saves you time.

Useful Tips

You can buy the 620 bus tickets from the driver when you get onboard.

Buses and trams in Montpellier accept the same tickets.

The 620 bus has a designated wheelchair-use zone and is fully accessible.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Montpellier. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

Flight monitoring

Drivers are always on time

Quality support

24/7 email & phone support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

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DAYTIME

€88.0

NIGHTTIME

€105.6

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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How do I get from Montpellier Airport to Sète?

You can take a taxi or train to get from Montpellier Airport to Sète. A taxi from Montpellier Airport to Sète is the only direct option and costs approximately €78 for up to four people and will take 39 minutes to get there, in light traffic. The alternative option is to take a bus to Place De l’Europe, then board tram number 1 towards Mosson, making sure to get off at Montpellier Saint-Roch. From there, you’ll take the train to Sète. The total journey via public transport will take 1 hour and 11 minutes and will cost an average of €9.50 per person.

What's the cost of a taxi from Montpellier Airport to Sète?

There’s no set rate when taking a taxi from Montpellier Airport to Sète. The final fare will be based on the distance travelled and the number of people in your group, but on average, the journey costs €78.

If you want to arrive at your hotel in Séte smoothly for a low-fixed price fare and with flexible cancellation, pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups.

How far is Sète from Montpellier Airport?

The distance between Séte and Montpellier Airport is 34.5 km, which takes 1 hour and 11 minutes to cover by road, but this varies depending on your driver’s selected route.

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How to get from Montpellier Airport to Sète by taxi

Taxi fare from Montpellier Airport to Sète

Cost

€78

Trip Duration

39 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Montpellier Airport.

Where do I get a taxi from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

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How to get from Montpellier Airport to Sète by bus

How much is the bus from Montpellier Airport to Sète?

Cost

€9.50

Trip Duration

71 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The 620 shuttle bus from Montpellier Airport is available between 08:30 and 20:30 daily, tram number 1 runs between 00:11 and 23:56, and trains run from Montpellier Saint-Roch between 05:49 and 22:51.

Where do I get the bus from?

Convenience

Timetables

620 Bus Timetable

Tram 1 Map

Sète Train Timetable

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

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