- 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
$7
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Montpellier will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 24 buses that leave Marseille for Montpellier on Tue, May 26, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
4733
FlixBus
51048
FlixBus
FlixBus
50488
4731
FlixBus
Normal
4733Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Marseille to Montpellier:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Montpellier costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€26). The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 58m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
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 Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:59AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:59AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:59AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Montpellier buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50590 | 5:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 7:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50897 | 8:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 11:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51027 | 8:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h30 | 11:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50903 | 10:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 1:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3183 | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h44 | 1:59 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h44 | 1:59 AM Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Marseille | 2h44 | 1:59 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
50488 | 11:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 2:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
50488 | 12:30 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h50 | 2:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51048 | 2:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h55 | 5:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h40 | 8:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4731 | 6:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h00 | 8:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h55 | 11:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4821 | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 12:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h10 | 3:20 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 0 transfersDirect | |
50486 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 3:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4733 | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 7:05 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Marseille to Montpellier run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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