- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 34 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Florence will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Florence without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $211 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Florence:
A bus is $139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $211.
A bus is $149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $221.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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 {directProviders}.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Florence buses for today, Saturday, August 22. 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 · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 13h40 | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 14h00 | 4:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
93130 · 94763 | 3:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 18h55 | 10:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h35 | 5:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 17h00 | 11:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h40 | 10:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h55 | 11:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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3154 · 4787 | 12:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 16h00 | 4:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
4591 · 3803 | 1:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 16h10 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h55 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 16h50 | 7:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 12h50 | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h50 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 15h20 | 12:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 15h45 | 1:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h20 | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h40 | 4:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Florence run on average 14 times per day, taking around 13h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Florence buses use the Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Florence 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.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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