- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 49 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Venice will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 15 buses that leave Montpellier for Venice on Mon, Jun 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 08 the direct buses cover the 700 km distance in an average of 13 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 08 the slowest buses will take 14 h 30 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.
4591 · 2805
4591 · 2805
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4732 · 94781
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4591 · 2805
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $209 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 39m Average total duration 18h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Venice:
A bus is $146 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Venice costing on average $209 (€170).
A bus is $182 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Venice costing on average $245 (€199).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
Train takes on average 18h 9m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $170 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107 (€87). The journey takes 14h 16m versus 9h 42m 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, Union Ivkoni International.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Venice buses for today, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h10 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h30 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 16h30 | 1:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 18h00 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h15 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 16h00 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 16h20 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 16h05 | 10:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h40 | 10:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h50 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
4732 · 94781 | 8:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h25 | 11:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 8 | |||||
4591 · 2805 | 1:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h45 | 4:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
4591 · 2805 | 1:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h25 | 4:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 12h50 | 2:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h10 | 3:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Venice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (700 km) distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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