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Compare train and bus for Cannes to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Montpellier:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Montpellier costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $340 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Montpellier costing on average $387 (€316).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 59m by flight vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $387 (€316) compared to roughly $97 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cannes to Montpellier
How to get from Cannes to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cannes to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5866 · 48217:35 AM4h50Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)12:25 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5866 · 48217:35 AM4h50Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)12:25 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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47641:00 PM4h00Cannes station5:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 17488+47704:46 PM4h14Cannes station9:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$631One-way1 transfer
- 17484+47662:58 PM4h02Cannes station7:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$651One-way1 transfer
- 17472+47608:59 AM4h04Cannes station1:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:50 PM5h10Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)7:00 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$241One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:55 AM4h35Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)1:30 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:45 PM5h10Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)12:55 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Montpellier:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Montpellier costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $340 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Montpellier costing on average $387 (€316).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Montpellier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cannes station and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, FlixBus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with Air France to go to Montpellier by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, FlixBus.
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