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Compare train, bus, and flight for La Rochelle to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $165.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $150 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Montpellier:
A bus is $77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to Montpellier costing on average $150.
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Montpellier costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 6h 24m 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 La Rochelle to Montpellier
How to get from La Rochelle to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 PM 11h40 La Rochelle 8:05 AM Montpellier $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:25 PM 11h40 La Rochelle 8:05 AM Montpellier $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM 8h45 La Rochelle 4:15 AM Montpellier $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:30 PM 8h45 La Rochelle 5:15 AM Montpellier $66 1 One-way 0 transfers10:20 PM 9h15 La Rochelle 7:35 AM Montpellier $69 1 One-way 0 transfers12:45 PM 11h20 La Rochelle 12:05 AM Montpellier $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Montpellier:
A bus is $77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to Montpellier costing on average $150.
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Montpellier costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Flights mostly depart from La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Montpellier by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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