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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $229.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $229 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montpellier:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Montpellier costing on average $146 (€120).
A bus is $160 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Montpellier costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Tickets start at around $146 (€120) compared to roughly $286 (€234) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140 (€115). The journey takes 7h 48m versus 6h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Montpellier
How to get from Basel to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM13h40Basel, Bahnhof3:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM13h40Basel, Bahnhof3:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL2044 · KL232010:35 AM4h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg2:40 PMMontpellier Airport$9801One-way1 transfer
Other options
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961047:13 AM5h39Basel St. Johann12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1021One-way1 transfer - 5521+962107:21 AM5h31Basel SBB12:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1031One-way1 transfer
- 9879+9611612:43 PM6h25Basel St. Johann7:08 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM14h00Basel, Bahnhof12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM14h40Basel, Bahnhof7:55 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$641One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 AM10h15Basel, Bahnhof3:30 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$651One-way0 transfers
- AF1393+98362:25 PM7h38EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$2751One-way1 transfer
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LH1028+125266:00 AM9h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:50 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$3021One-way2 transfers- LH1209+LH1028+98266:00 AM9h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:50 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$3021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montpellier:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Montpellier costing on average $146 (€120).
A bus is $160 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Montpellier costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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