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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Montpellier to Nice by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Nice
Travel to Nice 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 Nice.

There are 2 options to travel to Nice from Montpellier including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Nice from Montpellier is by taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Montpellier to Nice:
A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Nice costing on average $31 (€28).
The fastest way from Montpellier to Nice is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Nice that take longer:
Getting to Nice by bus takes 4 h 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 169 miles (272 km) between Montpellier and Nice.
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Nice is:
- 20 buses a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Nice from Montpellier as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Nice:
- Buses most often depart from Montpellier at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Nice at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
The following travel companies offer services from Montpellier to Nice:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa to go to Nice by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Montpellier to Nice tickets on Omio for $13 (€11).
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI, SNCF (3) or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Nice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCF TER Montpellier to Nice tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Nice with the following travel companies:
- 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nice as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Nice from Montpellier.
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