- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orléans to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Montpellier will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 11 buses that leave Orléans for Montpellier on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 501 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price | €99 Average price |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Orléans to Montpellier:
A bus is €63 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Montpellier costing on average €99.
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Montpellier costing on average €113.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Montpellier buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. 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 | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 11h50 | 5:00 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 14h40 | 7:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 14h55 | 11:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 16h10 | 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50891 | 11:50 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 8h30 | 8:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 13h35 | 7:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 14h50 | 8:35 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 15h15 | 10:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 14h55 | 2:05 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 11h30 | 10:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Orléans to Montpellier run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Montpellier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montpellier trip today.
Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Anatomy museum inside the medical faculty with preserved specimens and teaching collections. Fascinating for science and history lovers.
Space for changing contemporary art exhibitions in a central heritage building. Good for discovering current regional and national artists.
Montpellier’s lively main square with fountains, grand façades, and constant activity. The classic starting point for exploring the city.
Medieval old town of winding lanes, courtyards, and mansions. The best area to experience Montpellier’s historic atmosphere on foot.
Historic botanical garden founded in the 16th century. Ideal for a quiet walk among rare plants and scientific heritage.
A rich fish stew from nearby Sète with monkfish or other local fish, tomato, white wine and herbs. A signature coastal dish of the Hérault area.
An octopus stew from Sète simmered in tomato, wine and aromatics. It reflects the strong Mediterranean fishing heritage around Montpellier.
A baked octopus and tomato pie from Sète with a lightly spicy filling. It is one of the best known regional specialties eaten around Montpellier.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in central Montpellier, known for elegant modern French tasting menus and polished service in an intimate setting.
Stylish contemporary restaurant celebrated for creative Mediterranean cuisine, quality ingredients and a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere.
Well-known casual address for local oysters, mussels and seafood platters, popular for tasting produce from the nearby Étang De Thau.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while trams are affordable and many central sights are low-cost or free.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually just small change.
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Sabines Gare Routière -> Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orléans to Montpellier 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 Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Orléans to Montpellier buses use the Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Orléans and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou is 3 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Boulangerie Pompidou (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
Available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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