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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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $283 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 59m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Montpellier:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $219 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $283 (€232).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 12h 29m.
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 · Normal11:30 PM14h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal11:30 PM14h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 64547:35 AM1h35Alicante Elche Airport9:10 AMMarseille Provence Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
Other options
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097259:15 AM10h30Alicante-Terminal7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1781One-way1 transfer
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097256:55 AM12h50Alicante-Terminal7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1781One-way1 transfer
01112+
97069:15 AM10h26Alicante-Terminal7:41 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$2101One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:45 AM14h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$391One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:45 PM13h20Alicante, Estación de Autobuses2:05 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$401One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal4:45 AM14h35Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$671One-way1 transfer
VY1301 · VY8250+
125366:35 AM15h30Alicante Elche Airport10:05 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3571One-way2 transfers
VY1311 · VY8242+
1253612:25 AM21h40Alicante Elche Airport10:05 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3581One-way2 transfers
KL4017+
KL145911:15 PM16h50Alicante Elche Airport4:05 PMMontpellier Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Montpellier:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $219 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Montpellier costing on average $283 (€232).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 12h 29m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Nostrum to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Viajeros to go to Montpellier by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
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