- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€107
Fastest journey
19 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 42 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
925 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Montpellier will cost around €107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Montpellier without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €117.
Distance: 574 miles (925 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price | €220 Average price | €290 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Montpellier:
A bus is €89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Montpellier costing on average €156.
A bus is €154 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Montpellier costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €290 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €224. The journey takes 16h 55m versus 11h 12m 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 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:46AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 19h34 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €202 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:46PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 19h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:46PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 19h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €57 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Montpellier buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:15 PM Rotterdam | 21h35 | 6:50 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Rotterdam | 29h05 | 3:10 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Rotterdam | 28h50 | 3:10 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Rotterdam | 20h55 | 7:20 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h40 | 2:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
1608 · 50891 | 12:46 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 19h34 | 8:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 11:05 PM Rotterdam | 29h05 | 4:10 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 PM Rotterdam | 19h34 | 7:20 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 21h05 | 7:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h20 | 8:35 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 22h05 | 8:35 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 20h50 | 7:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
1662 · 50617 | 11:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 20h20 | 7:45 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
83133 · 3159 | 2:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 19h25 | 9:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rotterdam to Montpellier run on average 11 times per day, taking around 16h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 574 miles (925 km) distance in 18h 34m.
Distance 574 miles (925 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 18h 34m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Montpellier buses use the Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): 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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