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from Marseille to Montpellier

You can get from Marseille to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Marseille to Montpellier on Oct 21 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:30AMMarseille, Rue Honnorat2h30 11:00AMMontpellier
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$61One-way
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09:10PMMarseille, Rue Honnorat2h25 11:35PMMontpellier
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$41One-way
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10:50PMMarseille, Rue Honnorat2h00 12:50AMMontpellier
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$61One-way

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Wed
Oct 20
$14SNCF | Intercités
$9Flixbus
Thu
Oct 21
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Fri
Oct 22
$14SNCF | Intercités
$5BlaBlaCar Bus
Sat
Oct 23
$22SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Sun
Oct 24
$17SNCF | Intercités
$5Flixbus
Mon
Oct 25
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4Flixbus
Tue
Oct 26
$12SNCF | Intercités
$5Flixbus
Wed
Oct 27
$12SNCF | Intercités
$5BlaBlaCar Bus
Thu
Oct 28
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Fri
Oct 29
$17SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Sat
Oct 30
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$5BlaBlaCar Bus
Sun
Oct 31
$18SNCF | TER
$4Flixbus
Mon
Nov 1
$16SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Tue
Nov 2
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Wed
Nov 3
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4Flixbus
Thu
Nov 4
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4Flixbus
Fri
Nov 5
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Sat
Nov 6
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Sun
Nov 7
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4BlaBlaCar Bus
Mon
Nov 8
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4Flixbus
Tue
Nov 9
$12SNCF | Intercités
$4Flixbus

Travel Information from Marseille to Montpellier

distanceDistance78 miles (126 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$4 - $15
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $4 (€3) • 2 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $15 (€13) • 1 h 32 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF | Intercités

Take a bus or train to travel 78 miles (126 km) between Marseille and Montpellier. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 32 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $4 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF | Intercités among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Marseille to Montpellier.

How to get from Marseille to Montpellier

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Marseille to Montpellier there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 72,08% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Marseille to Montpellier. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs
How do I travel from Marseille to Montpellier?

There are 2 ways that you can travel from Marseille to Montpellier. You can take a bus or train.

What is the cheapest way from Marseille to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Montpellier is by taking a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options to Montpellier:

Taking a bus is about $12 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13) for this route.

What is the fastest way to get from Marseille to Montpellier?

The fastest way from Marseille to Montpellier is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 32 min.

There are alternative travel options to Montpellier that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Montpellier by bus can take on average 2 h 25 min.

What is the distance between Marseille and Montpellier?

The distance is approximately 78 miles (126 km) from Marseille to Montpellier.

How many services a day are there to Montpellier from Marseille?

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Montpellier is:

  • 8 trains per day.

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

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Marseille to Montpellier?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Montpellier:

  • Buses mostly leave from Marseille, Gare Saint-Charles and tend to arrive in Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines).
  • Trains from Marseille to Montpellier most often leave from Marseille-St-Charles and arrive in Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Which travel companies can take me from Marseille to Montpellier?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Marseille to Montpellier:

  • You can travel by bus from Marseille to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Marseille to Montpellier tickets for $4 (€3) on Omio.
  • You can go to Montpellier from Marseille by train with SNCF | Intercités. You'll see cheap train tickets for $15 (€13) with SNCF | Intercités from Marseille to Montpellier on Omio.
Can I travel directly from Marseille to Montpellier?

Yes, there are direct routes from Marseille to Montpellier with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Montpellier with SNCF | TER or SNCF | Intercités.

Direct services to Montpellier tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip from Marseille to Montpellier?
Looking to extend your trip from Marseille to Montpellier? Many Omio customers who go from Marseille to Montpellier usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona or Toulouse. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona or Toulouse from Montpellier, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
How early should I purchase Marseille to Montpellier tickets online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip from Marseille to Montpellier, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing $4 (€3) one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost $15 (€13) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Marseille to Montpellier online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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