- Must visit
Musée des Explorations du Monde
City museum inside Le Suquet's castle, presenting world cultures, archaeology, and landscape views from one of Cannes' most historic sites.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$20
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$45
Fastest journey on Aug 29
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
4 h 52 m
Buses on Aug 29
14
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Cannes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Cannes will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 14 buses from Montpellier to Cannes, including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
3136 · 50882
50591 · 5867
FlixBus
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50489
4705
FlixBus
51047Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $649.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $649 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Montpellier to Cannes:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Cannes costing on average $85.
A bus is $606 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Cannes costing on average $649.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 25m 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, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
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 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Cannes buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50487 | 2:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h15 | 7:45 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h35 | 8:55 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 5h45 | 10:55 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50591 · 5867 | 5:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h30 | 11:15 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h55 | 2:10 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51047 | 11:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h15 | 4:30 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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50489 | 3:45 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h45 | 8:30 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50757 | 5:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h30 | 11:00 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 10:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h50 | 2:50 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h25 | 6:00 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3136 · 50882 | 1:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h25 | 6:40 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 1 transfer | |
4249 | 1:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h29 | 7:14 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 5h20 | 7:20 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Cannes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Cannes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cannes trip today.
City museum inside Le Suquet's castle, presenting world cultures, archaeology, and landscape views from one of Cannes' most historic sites.
Sea museum in the Royal Fort on Île Sainte-Marguerite, known for underwater archaeology and the legendary Man in the Iron Mask cell.
Respected contemporary art center in La Malmaison, hosting rotating exhibitions in a refined seafront pavilion on the Croisette.
Cannes' famous waterfront boulevard lined with beaches, luxury hotels, gardens, and festival landmarks. Essential for a first visit.
The old quarter's steep lanes, pastel houses, and panoramic viewpoints make this the most atmospheric historic walk in Cannes.
Elegant shopping street known for boutiques, city life, and easy access between the Croisette and central neighborhoods.
Socca is a thin chickpea pancake from the French Riviera, baked until crisp at the edges. It is a beloved local street food eaten hot with pepper.
Pissaladière is a Provençal onion tart topped with anchovies and olives. It is traditional across the Riviera and popular as a snack or starter.
Ratatouille is a slow-cooked mix of aubergine, courgette, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. It is a classic Provençal dish tied to local market produce.
Elegant two-Michelin-star dining on La Croisette, known for refined Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, and polished Riviera luxury.
Stylish Michelin-starred venue serving modern Mediterranean dishes with Riviera produce in an intimate, contemporary setting.
Traditional Provençal restaurant in Le Suquet, appreciated for local specialties, warm service, and a relaxed old-town feel.
Cannes is pricier than many French cities, with high hotel and beach costs in peak season. Dining is moderate to expensive, while local buses are relatively affordable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up small taxi fares; cafés often just get small change.
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Gare de Cannes -> Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Cannes 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 Cannes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Cannes buses use the Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière to Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon station pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Cannes 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.
Montpellier, Place du Bicentenaire has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Montpellier, Place du Bicentenaire. ATMs are available at Montpellier, Place du Bicentenaire.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Place du Bicentenaire.
Available at Montpellier, Place du Bicentenaire: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Place du Bicentenaire: Accessible for wheelchairs via ramps.
Cannes, Gare de Cannes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free public Wi-Fi in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Cannes, Gare de Cannes.
Ticket office support is available at Cannes, Gare de Cannes.
Available at Cannes, Gare de Cannes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cannes, Gare de Cannes: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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