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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 $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $545.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $545 Average price | $158 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 41m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Florence to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Montpellier:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $158.
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $545.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
Train takes on average 15h 41m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $247 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152. The journey takes 12h 56m 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 · FlixBus7:30 AM 13h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM 13h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
KL2127 · KL23189:55 AM 4h15 Florence Peretola Airport 2:10 PM Montpellier Airport $418 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM 14h05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 1:30 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM 14h30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 4:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM 14h25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 8:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1767 · AF74608:45 PM 13h15 Florence Peretola Airport 10:00 AM Montpellier Airport $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL2133 · KL23223:20 PM 7h15 Florence Peretola Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $280 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL2129 · KL232212:30 PM 10h05 Florence Peretola Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $280 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Montpellier:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $158.
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Montpellier costing on average $545.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
Train takes on average 15h 41m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Intercity to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Vueling to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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