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Compare train and bus for Montpellier to Albi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Albi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Albi
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Albi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Albi:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Albi costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Albi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Albi
How to get from Montpellier to Albi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Albi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8700103:05 PM 3h30 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 6:35 PM Gare d'Albi-Ville $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8700103:05 PM 3h30 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 6:35 PM Gare d'Albi-Ville $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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8700103:05 PM 3h30 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 6:35 PM Gare d'Albi-Ville $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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8700145:05 PM 3h34 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 8:39 PM Gare d'Albi-Ville $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
876425 · 876262 · 8700665:53 PM 4h37 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 10:30 PM Gare d'Albi-Ville $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
876421 · 876260 · 8700643:50 PM 4h39 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 8:29 PM Gare d'Albi-Ville $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Albi:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Albi costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Albi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Albi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Gare d'Albi-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Le Sequestre, Rond-Point du Séquestre (Albi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Albi by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Albi by train.
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