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Compare bus and train for Irun to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration Fastest 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Irun to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Irun to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Montpellier:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Montpellier costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 9h 36m versus 5h 14m 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.
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How to get from Irun to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:05 PM 15h10 Irun 1:15 PM Montpellier $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:05 PM 15h10 Irun 1:15 PM Montpellier $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:05 PM 15h10 Irun 1:15 PM Montpellier $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:01 PM 15h14 Irun 2:15 PM Montpellier $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Montpellier:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Montpellier costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Montpellier as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Montpellier by train.
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