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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $530.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $530 Average price | $158 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 53m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Montpellier:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Montpellier costing on average $158.
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Montpellier costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Train takes on average 15h 29m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $257 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161. The journey takes 13h 23m versus 8h 53m 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 Bologna to Montpellier
How to get from Bologna to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:25 AM 13h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:25 AM 13h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AF1829 · AF74666:05 PM 4h30 Bologna Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $563 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 17h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM 15h10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 1:30 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France $95 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM 16h30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $95 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1829 · AF74606:05 PM 15h55 Bologna Airport 10:00 AM Montpellier Airport $368 1 One-way 1 transfer
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983610:45 AM 11h18 Bologna Airport 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $400 1 One-way 2 transfers
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1253610:45 AM 11h18 Bologna Airport 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $400 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Montpellier:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Montpellier costing on average $158.
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Montpellier costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Train takes on average 15h 29m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with Air France, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Swiss, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, British Airways to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Montpellier by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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