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Centre national du costume de scène
A major costume museum and scenography center, celebrated for stage design, fashion collections, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$32
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 20
2
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montluçon to Moulins is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montluçon to Moulins will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 buses from Montluçon to Moulins, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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 train as it is the most popular option from Montluçon to Moulins among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:37AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 04:23PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Montluçon to Moulins buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:37 AM Montluçon | 2h05 | 9:42 AM Moulins | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:37 AM Montluçon | 2h02 | 10:39 AM Moulins | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Montluçon to Moulins and enjoy the approximately 38 miles (62 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:54, the last at 21:44.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
First bus 6:54 AM |
Last bus 9:44 PM |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafés. Taxi tips are optional; round up the fare.
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