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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Montpellier:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average €29.
A bus is €328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average €339.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 36m 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 Toulouse to Montpellier
How to get from Toulouse to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 31876:30 AM3h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)10:00 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31876:30 AM3h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)10:00 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 46656:44 PM2h10Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau8:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch€271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 46516:43 AM2h13Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau8:56 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch€211One-way0 transfers
- 46558:42 AM2h12Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau10:54 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch€271One-way0 transfers
- 46634:42 PM2h12Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau6:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch€271One-way0 transfers
- 5048710:45 AM3h35Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)2:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM2h45Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)10:05 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:25 AM3h20Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)11:45 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
AF7421 · AF74626:00 AM4h25Toulouse Blagnac Airport10:25 AMMontpellier Airport€4041One-way1 transfer- AF7409 · AF746612:30 PM5h15Toulouse Blagnac Airport5:45 PMMontpellier Airport€6081One-way1 transfer
- AF7407 · AF746611:45 AM6h00Toulouse Blagnac Airport5:45 PMMontpellier Airport€6081One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Toulouse to Montpellier
The journey from Toulouse to Montpellier is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip between these two French cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus or train. Due to the short distance, flights between the two locations are not offered. Key departure points in Toulouse include Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau, Gare Routière, and the airport.
Trains from Toulouse to Montpellier
Toulouse to Montpellier Travel Comparison
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€12 |
3:40 h |
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€37.70 |
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What is the best way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier?
Cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier. Buses traveling from Toulouse to Montpellier depart from Toulouse's Gare Routière and take at least 3 h to arrive in Montpellier. Several buses travel from Toulouse to Montpellier every day with the first departing at 7:45 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Toulouse to Montpellier include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.
Fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier. Trains depart from Toulouse Matabiau train station and arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch after approximately 2:10 h of travel time. All trains that travel from Toulouse to Montpellier are operated by SNCF. There are trains running from Toulouse to Montpellier several times a day, departing every 45 minutes.
Most popular way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier. Taking the train is at least 1 hour faster than taking the bus. While taking the bus from Toulouse to Montpellier is usually cheaper than the train, but the train provides you with the comfort, such as the ability to get up and walk around. The train allows you to arrive in Montpellier's city center and immediately connect to public transportation.
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Montpellier:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average €29.
A bus is €328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average €339.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 11h 12m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Montpellier by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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