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Compare train and bus for Perpignan to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Perpignan to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Perpignan to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Montpellier:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Montpellier costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $52 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 49m 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 Perpignan to Montpellier
How to get from Perpignan to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perpignan to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
541528:25 PM 1h50 Perpignan, Gare routière 10:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
541528:25 PM 1h50 Perpignan, Gare routière 10:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
097256:05 PM 1h40 Perpignan station 7:45 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8764328:09 PM 2h00 Perpignan station 10:09 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
62027:00 AM 1h44 Perpignan station 8:44 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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46613:06 PM 1h48 Perpignan station 4:54 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
315811:40 PM 2h20 Perpignan, Gare routière 2:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM 2h10 Perpignan, Gare routière 10:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 PM 1h50 Perpignan, Gare routière 11:40 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Montpellier:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Montpellier costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perpignan and Montpellier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perpignan station and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Perpignan, Gare routière and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Itabus, Infobus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 25 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Itabus, Infobus.
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