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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $586.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price | $223 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Montpellier:
A bus is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $207.
A bus is $155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $223.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $253 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $186. The journey takes 12h 21m versus 8h 25m 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 Florence to Montpellier
How to get from Florence to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM14h25Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:30 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM14h25Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:30 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 390610:25 PM1h25Bologna Airport11:50 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2401One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM14h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:30 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM14h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:10 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM18h30Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:45 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$871One-way2 transfers
KL1650 · KL14576:30 AM5h15Florence Peretola Airport11:45 AMMontpellier Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
KL1650 · KL14596:30 AM9h35Florence Peretola Airport4:05 PMMontpellier Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
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512012:25 PM8h26Florence Peretola Airport8:51 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Montpellier:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $163.
A bus is $477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with Malta Air, Air France, Lufthansa to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa to go to Montpellier by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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