- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Major fine arts museum with European paintings, sculpture, and important temporary exhibitions; one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 7 buses that leave Aix-en-Provence for Montpellier on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 127 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:59AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51094 · 4733 | 1:05 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 4h10 | 5:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 3h05 | 7:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 3h05 | 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 3h10 | 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Aix-en-Provence | 2h44 | 1:59 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
51510 · 4821 | 9:00 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 3h25 | 12:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 2h45 | 2:05 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 44m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Montpellier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montpellier trip today.
Major fine arts museum with European paintings, sculpture, and important temporary exhibitions; one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Contemporary art center in a historic building, known for ambitious rotating exhibitions and a strong local creative scene connection.
Large contemporary art venue presenting international themed exhibitions in a renovated cultural complex near the center.
Montpellier’s historic center, packed with winding lanes, courtyards, boutiques, and lively squares; the essential area to explore on foot.
Grand esplanade with city views, monuments, and sunset appeal; one of the most scenic walking areas in Montpellier.
Striking neoclassical district designed by Ricardo Bofill, popular for architecture photography and wide pedestrian spaces.
A round pie from nearby Sète filled with octopus in a spicy tomato sauce. It is one of the best-known local specialties of the Hérault coast.
A creamy salt cod emulsion, traditionally mixed with olive oil and sometimes milk or potato. Nîmes is famous for it, and it is widely eaten in Montpellier.
A small sweet-savory pastry from nearby Pézenas, usually filled with lamb, suet, and spices. It reflects the historic cuisine of the wider Montpellier area.
An established fine dining address led by chef Jacques et Laurent Pourcel alumni influence, known for polished contemporary French cuisine and careful presentation.
A well-known restaurant in Montpellier’s historic center with a charming courtyard garden. It serves refined French cuisine in an elegant but relaxed setting.
A long-running restaurant near the old town, appreciated for classic regional and French dishes in a warm, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards. Budget eats are reasonable, but central hotels and sit-down dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafes.
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Montpellier Sabines Gare Routière, Montpellier -> Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier buses use the Aix-en-Provence,Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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