How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier

There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Montpellier including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of €79.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier costing on average €87.

A bus is €444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier costing on average €522.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Bus takes on average 16h 26m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier is approximately 503 miles (810 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Air France, KLM, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Croatia Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Austrian Airlines to go to Montpellier by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad to go to Montpellier by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Montpellier by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Sindbad.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Marseille, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montpellier and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Montpellier to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Montpellier, you can explore vibrant local markets offering fresh produce and artisanal crafts, attend performances at the historic Opéra Comédie, enjoy a bike ride along the scenic Lez River, and visit the Aquarium Mare Nostrum for marine exhibits. Discover the dynamic nightlife with various bars and clubs. Notable sights include Place de la Comédie with its iconic fountain, the Musée Fabre art museum, the Gothic-style Montpellier Cathedral, the historic Jardin des Plantes, and the Promenade du Peyrou with its panoramic city views.

Spending 2 to 3 days in Montpellier is ideal for exploring its historic sites, vibrant markets, and enjoying the local cuisine, while also having time to relax and experience the city's charming atmosphere.