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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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3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Toulouse to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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 |
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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
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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

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 $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).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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