- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Montpellier’s premier fine arts museum, known for major European paintings, sculpture, and strong temporary exhibitions in a landmark central complex.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
15 h 7 m
Average duration
15 h 55 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 13 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Montpellier on Tue, Jun 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 810 km distance in an average of 15 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 7 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 16 h 25 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 503 miles (810 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $363 Average price | $281 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier:
A bus is $185 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier costing on average $257 (€207).
A bus is $291 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier costing on average $363 (€292).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€58) compared to roughly $281 (€226) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $209 (€168). The journey takes 15h 24m versus 10h 1m 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, Sindbad, Alsa.
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 Sindbad | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 15h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 14h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 19h10 | 3:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h15 | 5:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h40 | 7:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 3159 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 21h25 | 9:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h50 | 5:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 15h07 | 5:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h35 | 9:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h25 | 1:30 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h25 | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h00 | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h00 | 1:30 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h40 | 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h15 | 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h45 | 3:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h25 | 3:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier run on average 13 times per day, taking around 15h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 503 miles (810 km) distance in 14h 40m.
Distance 503 miles (810 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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.
Montpellier’s premier fine arts museum, known for major European paintings, sculpture, and strong temporary exhibitions in a landmark central complex.
Contemporary art venue hosting changing international exhibitions in a restored mansion near the historic center; popular with younger visitors and art lovers.
Respected photography exhibition space on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, praised for high-quality temporary shows and easy access in the city center.
Grand terrace and public promenade with panoramic views, monumental urban design, and easy access to several major landmarks.
Montpellier’s historic center, a maze of medieval lanes, lively squares, and elegant mansions ideal for walking and atmosphere.
France’s oldest botanical garden, valued for its historic layout, scientific importance, and peaceful shaded paths near the medical faculty.
A spicy octopus and tomato pie from nearby Sète, closely associated with the Montpellier area and a classic local savory specialty.
A creamy spread of salted cod and olive oil, often served with bread or potatoes; a famous regional dish from Languedoc and nearby Nîmes.
Mediterranean mussels from the Étang de Thau, prized locally for their freshness and commonly served steamed or gratinéed.
A respected fine-dining address in Montpellier, recognized for creative seasonal cuisine and polished contemporary service.
An established central restaurant with a leafy courtyard, known for refined southern French cuisine and an elegant atmosphere.
A well-known historic restaurant near Place De La Comédie, serving traditional French dishes in a classic stone-vaulted setting.
Moderate by French standards. Casual food is affordable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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Montpellier Sabines Gare Routière -> Montpellier Saint-Roch
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