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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $696.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $696 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average $108.
A bus is $640 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average $696.
Other travel options to Chalon-sur-Saône take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 5h 40m versus 4h 33m 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 Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône
How to get from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:20 PM 6h20 Montpellier 10:40 PM Chalon-sur-Saône $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:20 PM 6h20 Montpellier 10:40 PM Chalon-sur-Saône $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:20 PM 6h20 Montpellier 10:40 PM Chalon-sur-Saône $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

12:30 PM 7h05 Montpellier 7:35 PM Chalon-sur-Saône $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:15 PM 8h40 Montpellier 4:55 AM Chalon-sur-Saône $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average $108.
A bus is $640 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average $696.
Other travel options to Chalon-sur-Saône take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Chalon-sur-Saône as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Chalon-sur-Saône station.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Chalon-sur-Saône by train.
- Travel with Air France, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer to go to Chalon-sur-Saône by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Chalon-sur-Saône by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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