How to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier

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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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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€16

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€29

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3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

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How to get from Toulouse to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM2h45
Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
10:05AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50591
02:55PM2h45
Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
05:40PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF Intercités4661
02:45PM2h09
Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
04:54PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF Intercités4657
10:43AM2h10
Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
12:53PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$311One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités4655
08:42AM2h12
Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
10:54AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$311One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités4659
12:42PM2h12
Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
02:54PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:10PM2h50
Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
08:00PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM2h50
Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
09:35AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$221One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50689
12:12AM3h28
Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
03:40AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
$111One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7401 · AF7462
09:25AM4h25
Toulouse Blagnac Airport
01:50PMMontpellier Airport
$8201One-way
1 transfer
Europe AirpostAF7419+Air FranceAF7466
03:05PM7h30
Toulouse Blagnac Airport
10:35PMMontpellier Airport
$8201One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF6115 · AF7466
03:05PM7h30
Toulouse Blagnac Airport
10:35PMMontpellier Airport
$8201One-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

Average Price

Travel Time

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buses

€12

3:40 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€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


cheap

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


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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


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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.


How to get from Toulouse to Montpellier

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 50,00% 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 Toulouse to Montpellier. 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 Toulouse to Montpellier

Travel to Montpellier 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 Toulouse to Montpellier.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Toulouse and Montpellier including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average $19 (€15).

A bus is $258 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Montpellier costing on average $269 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Montpellier is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

Flight takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Toulouse to Montpellier is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Toulouse to Montpellier is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Montpellier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Toulouse to Montpellier:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Toulouse to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Montpellier by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Montpellier by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Toulouse to Montpellier with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF.
  • 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
Omio customers who travel from Toulouse to Montpellier often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montpellier and these popular destinations at a great price.
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