- Must visit
Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
Bayonne's leading museum for Basque culture and city history, housed in a fine listed building beside the river.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
432 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Bayonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Bayonne will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 4 buses that leave Montpellier for Bayonne on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 432 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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.








Buses from Montpellier to Bayonne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 268 miles (432 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 268 miles (432 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Bayonne buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. 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 | 4:55 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 12h00 | 4:55 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 9h50 | 2:45 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 9h25 | 4:55 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 10h55 | 10:10 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Montpellier | 8h45 | 9:15 AM Bayonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Montpellier | 8h45 | 10:15 AM Bayonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Montpellier | 6h45 | 5:15 PM Bayonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bayonne's leading museum for Basque culture and city history, housed in a fine listed building beside the river.
Interactive museum on Bayonne's famous chocolate tradition, with exhibits on trade, craft, and local identity.
Museum dedicated to Léon Bonnat and fine arts collections in Bayonne; a major cultural institution undergoing redevelopment.
Lively riverside embankment lined with colorful facades, markets, and walking routes; one of Bayonne's most photogenic urban scenes.
Historic quarter around the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for wandering narrow streets, heritage facades, and small squares.
Main pedestrian shopping street in the old town, known for historic arcades and easy access to major monuments and boutiques.
Dry-cured ham from the Adour basin, prized for mild saltiness and long aging. It is one of Bayonne’s signature foods and a cornerstone of Basque cuisine.
Dark chocolate made in Bayonne’s long chocolate-making tradition, introduced centuries ago. The city is widely regarded as France’s historic chocolate capital.
Basque-style chicken stew with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Espelette pepper. A beloved regional home-style dish served across Bayonne and the French Basque Country.
Refined Basque dining in the old town, known for polished seasonal cooking and an intimate setting near Bayonne’s historic center.
Historic chocolate house and tea room famous for Bayonne chocolate, pastries, and a belle époque atmosphere. Ideal for dessert or a light break.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving generous Basque specialties in a lively, classic brasserie atmosphere in central Bayonne.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining cost less than Paris, but summer prices rise. Local buses are affordable and many casual meal options are reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard -> Bayonne Mairie, Bayonne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Bayonne 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 Bayonne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Bayonne buses use the Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière to Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard station pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Bayonne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe and snack shops available.
Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.
Available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
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