- 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
$70
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
12 h 25 m
Average duration
13 h 57 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Metz to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Montpellier will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Metz to Montpellier without transferring at least once.
51094 · 93129
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
30485 · 50617
6466 · 3159
51094 · 93129
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
6466 · 3159
30485 · 50617Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $213 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg 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 Metz to Montpellier:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Montpellier costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $146 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Montpellier costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $233 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $167 (€136). The journey takes 10h 51m versus 7h 42m 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.
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 01:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Montpellier buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 16h00 | 7:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 50617 | 4:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 15h05 | 7:45 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 16h05 | 9:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
6466 · 3159 | 6:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 15h05 | 9:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 12h35 | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 14h35 | 1:30 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 16h10 | 3:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
51094 · 93129 | 1:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 12h25 | 2:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
30493 · 50891 | 3:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 16h45 | 8:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50380 · 3157 | 12:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 16h20 | 5:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Metz to Montpellier run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 395 miles (637 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 Metz 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 Metz to Montpellier buses use the Metz, Gare routière to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Metz and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Metz, Gare routière is 1 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), La Table de Pol (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Metz, Gare routière.
Available at Metz, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz, Gare routière: Elevators, ramps.
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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