- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mende to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mende to Montpellier will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 1 buses that leave Mende for Montpellier on Mon, Aug 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mende to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mende to Montpellier:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mende to Montpellier costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
You'll arrive about -1h -48m sooner (3h 6m by bus vs 2h 18m by car) and save roughly €-8.09 compared to fuel and tolls (€45 vs €37). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère) | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère) | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère) | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
The table below shows live departures for Mende to Montpellier buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:42 PM Mende | 5h20 | 6:02 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mende to Montpellier run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:37, the last at 20:26. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 6:37 AM |
Last bus 8:26 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Anatomy museum inside the medical faculty with preserved specimens and teaching collections. Fascinating for science and history lovers.
Space for changing contemporary art exhibitions in a central heritage building. Good for discovering current regional and national artists.
Montpellier’s lively main square with fountains, grand façades, and constant activity. The classic starting point for exploring the city.
Medieval old town of winding lanes, courtyards, and mansions. The best area to experience Montpellier’s historic atmosphere on foot.
Historic botanical garden founded in the 16th century. Ideal for a quiet walk among rare plants and scientific heritage.
A rich fish stew from nearby Sète with monkfish or other local fish, tomato, white wine and herbs. A signature coastal dish of the Hérault area.
An octopus stew from Sète simmered in tomato, wine and aromatics. It reflects the strong Mediterranean fishing heritage around Montpellier.
A baked octopus and tomato pie from Sète with a lightly spicy filling. It is one of the best known regional specialties eaten around Montpellier.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in central Montpellier, known for elegant modern French tasting menus and polished service in an intimate setting.
Stylish contemporary restaurant celebrated for creative Mediterranean cuisine, quality ingredients and a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere.
Well-known casual address for local oysters, mussels and seafood platters, popular for tasting produce from the nearby Étang De Thau.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while trams are affordable and many central sights are low-cost or free.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually just small change.
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