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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $490.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$98 Average price | $490 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Florence:
A train is $50 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $98 (€82).
A train is $442 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $490 (€410).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 44m.
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€82) compared to roughly $247 (€207) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $150 (€125). The journey takes 13h 13m versus 8h 39m 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 Florence
How to get from Montpellier to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM18h00Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France11:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1081One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM18h00Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France11:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1081One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL2323 · KL21346:40 PM4h05Montpellier Airport10:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$7441One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM14h15Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France4:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM16h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM13h55Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière11:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1221One-way1 transfer
KL2019 · KL21249:15 PM11h40Montpellier Airport8:55 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$5121One-way1 transfer
KL2319 · KL212811:15 AM6h00Montpellier Airport5:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$5301One-way1 transfer
AF7469 · AF10669:15 PM11h40Montpellier Airport8:55 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$5601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Florence:
A train is $50 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $98 (€82).
A train is $442 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Florence costing on average $490 (€410).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 44m.
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Florence by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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