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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 $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 $20, while a flight costs an average of $629.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $629 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Montpellier:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average $44 (€37).
A bus is $610 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average $629 (€527).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $81 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€52). The journey takes 3h 12m 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.
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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.
5048912:12 AM 3h28 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 3:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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12:12 AM 3h28 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 3:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 4669
8:43 PM 2h11 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 10:54 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8762074:46 PM 2h39 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 7:25 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $24 1 One-way 0 transfers- 86975 · 86966
11:16 AM 2h52 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 2:08 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $24 1 One-way 1 transfer - 86977 · 876420
1:12 PM 3h00 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 4:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:30 AM 3h30 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 10:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:20 AM 2h45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 10:05 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $18 1 One-way 0 transfers 
Normal6:30 AM 3h30 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 10:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AF7421 · AF7466
7:00 AM 15h35 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $365 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7419 · AF7466
6:05 AM 16h30 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $365 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7401 · AF7466
9:35 AM 13h00 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:35 PM Montpellier Airport $484 1 One-way 1 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 |
2:16 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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 $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average $44 (€37).
A bus is $610 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average $629 (€527).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with Air France, BA Euroflyer, asl airlines, Amelia to go to Montpellier by flight.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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