How to travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $589.

Distance: 503 miles (810 km)

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$103

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Cheapest

$148

Average price

$589

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$274

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16h 53m

Average total duration

16h 23m

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30m

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8h 44m

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8h 14m

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5h 23m

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3h 23m

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10h 11m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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2.4 - 4.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $103.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $148.

A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $589.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 44m.

Bus takes on average 16h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $274 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $172. The journey takes 16h 23m versus 10h 11m 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.

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from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus54152
    10:20 PM15h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    1:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus54152
    10:20 PM15h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    1:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7461 · AF1218
    9:45 AM4h35
    Montpellier Airport
    2:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $7491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM16h15
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $891One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50591 · 51511
    5:45 PM20h25
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM16h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5156+LufthansaLH1035
    5:25 AM10h25
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    3:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3831One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5156+Air FranceAF1218
    5:25 AM8h55
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    2:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5156+LufthansaLH1041
    5:25 AM14h30
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    7:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $5051One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $103.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $148.

A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $589.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 44m.

Bus takes on average 16h 53m.

The distance from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 503 miles (810 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Air France, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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