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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $858.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $858 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Montpellier:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $80 (€68).
A bus is $792 (€664) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $858 (€720).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€56) compared to roughly $197 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $131 (€110). The journey takes 12h 48m versus 8h 49m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Montpellier
How to get from Alicante to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal
12:45 PM 12h20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal
12:45 PM 12h20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
KL1459+KL264010:25 AM 5h55 Alicante Elche Airport 4:20 PM Montpellier Airport $1,167 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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097259:15 AM 10h30 Alicante-Terminal 7:45 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $133 1 One-way 1 transfer - 01092+09725
6:55 AM 12h50 Alicante-Terminal 7:45 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $141 1 One-way 1 transfer - 01112+
97069:15 AM 10h26 Alicante-Terminal 7:41 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:30 PM 14h10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:40 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $30 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus3:15 PM 12h20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 3:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $47 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
6:50 PM 13h30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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KL2208+KL26427:10 PM 15h30 Alicante Elche Airport 10:40 AM Montpellier Airport $468 1 One-way 2 transfers - KL1403+KL2318+KL2642
7:10 PM 19h00 Alicante Elche Airport 2:10 PM Montpellier Airport $539 1 One-way 2 transfers - KL1459+KL2642
7:10 PM 21h10 Alicante Elche Airport 4:20 PM Montpellier Airport $546 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Montpellier:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $80 (€68).
A bus is $792 (€664) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $858 (€720).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with Transavia France, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Air Algerie, ITA, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Malta Air to go to Montpellier by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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