You can get from Marseille to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
To get from Marseille to Montpellier on Jan 31 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 78 miles (126 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $5 - $12 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 25 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $12 (€10) • 1 h 36 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF | Intercités |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 78 miles (126 km) to Montpellier from Marseille. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 36 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). 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.
You can travel to Montpellier from Marseille 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Montpellier is by taking a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options to Montpellier:
A bus is generally $7 (€6) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $12 (€10) from Marseille to Montpellier.
The fastest way from Marseille to Montpellier is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 36 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.
The distance from Marseille to Montpellier is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Montpellier is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Marseille and Montpellier as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Marseille to Montpellier:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Montpellier with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Montpellier as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Montpellier from Marseille.
Before traveling from Marseille to Montpellier, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Marseille to Montpellier tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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