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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 Kč 967 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. 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 Kč 967, while a train costs an average of Kč 1,679.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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Kč 967 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,679 Average price | Kč 2,067 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cannes to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Cannes to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Montpellier:
A bus is Kč 712 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Montpellier costing on average Kč 1,679.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around Kč 967 compared to roughly Kč 2,067 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 1,101. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 3h 17m 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 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.
FlixBus7:45 PM 5h10 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière Kč 467 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:45 PM 5h10 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière Kč 467 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
17484+
47662:59 PM 4h01 Cannes station 7:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch Kč 1,378 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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476210:59 AM 4h01 Cannes station 3:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch Kč 1,416 1 One-way 1 transfer
17486 · 8765664:00 PM 4h25 Cannes station 8:25 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch Kč 1,619 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus1:50 PM 5h10 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 7:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière Kč 519 1 One-way 0 transfers
50487 · 31837:50 PM 5h45 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière Kč 609 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal8:30 PM 5h29 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 1:59 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière Kč 701 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Montpellier:
A bus is Kč 712 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Montpellier costing on average Kč 1,679.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- 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.
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Gipsyy, Internorte to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Gipsyy, Internorte.
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