- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 29 m
Buses per day
18
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 $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Florence without transferring at least once.
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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 $23. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price | $210 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m 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 $143 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $210 (€170).
A bus is $231 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $298 (€241).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Florence buses for today, Sunday, May 24. 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 | 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 | 15h45 | 1:00 AM 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 | 12:35 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 16h35 | 5:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 15h40 | 5:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
93130 · 94763 | 3:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 18h55 | 10:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h25 | 5:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 16h50 | 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 | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
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 | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Florence run on average 14 times per day, taking around 13h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) 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 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly recommended.
A vast former Medici palace housing major museums and royal apartments. Worth visiting for both art collections and palace interiors.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s great civic square, packed with sculpture, historic atmosphere, and immediate access to key landmarks.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for panoramic photos over Florence’s skyline.
Florence’s iconic thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a classic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
A comforting tomato and bread soup made with stale bread, garlic, olive oil, and basil. It is a beloved Florentine-Tuscan staple.
Florence’s landmark fine-dining destination, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional wine service, and one of Italy’s most prestigious cellars.
Long-established traditional restaurant known for its butter chicken, artichoke omelette, and intimate old-Florence atmosphere.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near Mercato Centrale, famous for bistecca alla Fiorentina, ribollita, and other classic Tuscan dishes.
Compared with many Italian cities, Florence is moderately priced overall, but accommodation and dining in the historic center are noticeably higher.
Service is often included or reflected in menu prices, and tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, locals may round up the bill or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; around 5-10% is appreciated only.}
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Scandicci, Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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