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Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
A cliffside marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I, famous for its historic collections, shark lagoon, and sea views.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 buses that leave Montpellier for Monaco - Monte-Carlo on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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 Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $374 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $343 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $374 (€302).
Other travel options to Monaco - Monte-Carlo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Flight takes on average 6h 19m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $128 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98 (€79). The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 53m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:45 PM Montpellier | 6h00 | 7:45 PM Monaco - Monte-Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Monaco - Monte-Carlo run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A cliffside marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I, famous for its historic collections, shark lagoon, and sea views.
Contemporary art museum in a Belle Époque villa, hosting rotating exhibitions with strong links to Monaco and the Riviera art scene.
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The glamorous square fronting the casino, lined with luxury cars, gardens, and Belle Époque façades; a classic Monte-Carlo photo stop.
The historic old town on Le Rocher, known for narrow lanes, viewpoints, and many of Monaco's most important heritage sights.
A dramatic cliffside garden with panoramic views and remarkable succulent collections, one of the principality's most scenic outdoor spaces.
A classic Monegasque pastry, usually fried and filled with Swiss chard, ricotta, leeks and herbs. It is one of Monaco’s best-known traditional snacks.
A thin chickpea flour pancake from the Riviera, popular in and around Monaco. It is valued as a simple street food with a crisp edge and soft center.
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Iconic fine-dining restaurant in Hôtel de Paris, celebrated for Riviera haute cuisine, exceptional service and a grand, luxurious dining room.
Well-regarded restaurant near Monaco-Ville serving refined Mediterranean and Niçoise-inspired cuisine in an intimate, elegant setting.
Stylish established venue in Monte-Carlo known for polished Thai and Japanese dishes, chic decor and a fashionable evening atmosphere.
One of Europe’s priciest destinations. Hotels and fine dining are very costly, though cafes and simple lunches can be less extreme.
Service is often included. Small rounding up or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis. No tip is expected for casual cafes.
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