Montpellier - Essential Information
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Airport
Montpellier’s airport is located 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the city centre. A 15 minute trip on the airport coach is €4.50 per person. Other alternatives include taxicabs and rental cars.
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Public Transport
Montpellier has an extensive network of buses and trains. Tickets are valid on both, and cost €1.10 one-way and €2.30 return.
Taxi
The best places to find taxis quickly are at Place de la Comédie (next to Opera Comédie), and at the train station.
Post
All post offices are open Monday to Saturday. Stamps can be bought at tobacconists, and at newsstands.
Central post office
Pharmacy
If you need urgent medical care call the medical emergency number, 15. They can give you free medical advice and direct you to nearest doctor or hospital.
Dentist
Dentists have alternating opening hours at nights and weekends. Information is posted in the local newspaper and at the tourist information bureau.
Telephone
Country code: +33
Area code: 467
Electricity
230 V, 50 Hz
