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Compare train and bus for Marseille to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Montpellier:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Montpellier costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 58m 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 Marseille to Montpellier
How to get from Marseille to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3183
11:15 PM 2h20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3183
11:15 PM 2h20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
47589:24 AM 1h36 Marseille Saint-Charles 11:00 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 4762
1:24 PM 1h36 Marseille Saint-Charles 3:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $29 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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8698712:12 PM 2h35 Marseille Saint-Charles 2:47 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $46 1 One-way 2 transfers- 9868+879358+876425
3:12 PM 2h37 Marseille Saint-Charles 5:49 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 50903
10:30 PM 2h25 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $8 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus10:40 PM 2h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal6:35 AM 2h00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 8:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Montpellier:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Montpellier costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Montpellier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, AVE to go to Montpellier by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus, SNCF | Autocar.
- 8 direct trains per day with ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités, AVE.
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