How to travel from Montpellier to Nice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Nice

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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $75.

Distance: 169 miles (273 km)

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$22

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The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Nice is a bus with an average price of $22.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Nice:

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Nice costing on average $75.

A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Nice costing on average $513.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Nice is by train with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

Flight takes on average 8h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Nice among Omio's users.

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from Montpellier to Nice

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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93118 · 5867
    5:25 PM6h25
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:50 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93118 · 5867
    5:25 PM6h25
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:50 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7463 · AF7312
    11:20 AM3h55
    Montpellier Airport
    3:15 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $9591One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876546+ZOU!17495
    5:33 PM4h52
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    10:25 PMNice Saint-Augustin
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876532+ZOU!17473
    6:35 AM4h55
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    11:30 AMNice Saint-Augustin
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876542+ZOU!17491
    3:33 PM4h58
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    8:31 PMNice Saint-Augustin
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3182
    4:55 AM4h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4734
    2:10 PM5h05
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    7:15 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50591
    5:45 PM5h10
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7465 · AF7318
    3:30 PM4h15
    Montpellier Airport
    7:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $5441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7465 · AF7320
    3:30 PM6h00
    Montpellier Airport
    9:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $5441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7465 · AF7322
    3:30 PM6h45
    Montpellier Airport
    10:15 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $5441One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Montpellier to Nice

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Montpellier to Nice there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 70,73% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Montpellier to Nice. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Nice is a bus with an average price of $22.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Nice:

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Nice costing on average $75.

A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Nice costing on average $513.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Nice is by train with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

Flight takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from Montpellier to Nice is approximately 169 miles (273 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Nice is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Nice 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 Nice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Nice Saint-Augustin.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Nice by bus.
  • Travel with ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montpellier to Nice:
  • 20 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nice, you can explore the vibrant Cours Saleya Market, visit the stunning Nice Cathedral, and enjoy world-class performances at the Nice Opera House. Discover the beauty of Phoenix Park's botanical gardens and zoo, or take a boat tour along the French Riviera's coastline. Don't miss a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, the panoramic views from Castle Hill, or the artistic treasures at Musée Matisse and the Marc Chagall National Museum. Immerse yourself in the charm of Old Town (Vieux Nice) with its narrow streets and baroque architecture.
To fully experience Nice, its beaches, historic sites, and local cuisine, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.

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