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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 461 miles (743 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$225 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Montpellier:
A bus is $156 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Montpellier costing on average $225 (€182).
A bus is $246 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Montpellier costing on average $315 (€254).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Montpellier
How to get from Mannheim to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51510 · 48218:05 PM16h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)12:25 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51510 · 48218:05 PM16h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)12:25 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1818 · KL145911:45 AM4h20Frankfurt am Main Airport4:05 PMMontpellier Airport$10591One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 101 · 4719+
9879+
874228:37 AM10h31Mannheim Hbf7:08 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$2181One-way3 transfers
ICE 101+
9879+
TGV 95768:37 AM10h31Mannheim Hbf7:08 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$2271One-way2 transfers
S2 · 81413+
98798:56 AM10h12Mannheim Hbf7:08 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$2291One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM19h56Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)7:55 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$941One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM15h31Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)3:30 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:50 PM14h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)5:10 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$1031One-way0 transfers
AF7460 · AF13196:30 PM14h25Frankfurt am Main Airport8:55 AMMontpellier Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
AF7462+
AF13196:30 PM15h55Frankfurt am Main Airport10:25 AMMontpellier Airport$3051One-way1 transfer
ICE 200+
AF7460 · AF131911:33 AM21h22Mannheim Hbf8:55 AMMontpellier Airport$3111One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Montpellier:
A bus is $156 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Montpellier costing on average $225 (€182).
A bus is $246 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Montpellier costing on average $315 (€254).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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