The cheapest and fastest buses from Marseille to Montpellier
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€16
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 7 m
Buses on Sep 15
20
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Montpellier will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 20 buses from Marseille to Montpellier, including 20 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
510482:45 AM2h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles5:40 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM2h40Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:40 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€61One-way0 transfers
47333:00 PM2h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles5:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€71One-way0 transfers
505905:15 PM2h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles7:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM2h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles6:00 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€81One-way0 transfers
5048812:30 AM1h50Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence2:20 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM2h00Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:30 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France€101One-way0 transfers
47333:00 PM2h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles5:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€71One-way0 transfers
Normal10:10 AM2h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:25 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM2h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles9:25 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Marseille to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 €7, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m 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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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 Marseille to Montpellier:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Montpellier costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
Live departures
Marseille to Montpellier bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Montpellier buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50895 | 11:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 2:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h10 | 3:20 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 0 transfersDirect | |
50486 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 3:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50899 | 1:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 4:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h05 | 4:45 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4733 | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 7:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50590 | 5:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 7:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 9:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50897 | 8:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 11:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51027 | 8:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h30 | 11:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50903 | 10:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 12:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h44 | 1:59 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3183 | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h44 | 1:59 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h20 | 1:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50488 | 11:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h25 | 2:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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50488 | 12:30 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h50 | 2:20 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51048 | 2:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h55 | 5:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h40 | 8:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 12:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 12:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4821 | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h15 | 12:25 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2h00 | 1:30 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marseille to Montpellier
Buses from Marseille to Montpellier run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 126 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy, SNCF | Autocar, Internorte, Marseille - RTM, Lecar Aix-Marseille from Marseille to MontpellierYou can travel by bus between Marseille to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy, SNCF | Autocar, Internorte, Marseille - RTM, Lecar Aix-Marseille for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Marseille - RTM
Lecar Aix-Marseille
FAQs: Bus from Marseille to Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Montpellier by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Marseille to Montpellier
Most Marseille to Montpellier buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Marseille station do buses to Montpellier leave from?
Getting to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles bus station facilities and services
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station), Bistro Provence (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence from Marseille city centre
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence is 3 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence bus station facilities and services
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering cash withdrawal services.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine from Marseille city centre
Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine is 8 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine bus station facilities and services
Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine. ATMs are available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine: Basic wheelchair access available.
Which Montpellier station do buses from Marseille arrive at?
Getting to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière from Montpellier city centre
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière bus station facilities and services
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France from Montpellier city centre
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France bus station facilities and services
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafe and snack shops available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
Getting to Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines) from Montpellier city centre
Most popular bus connections from Marseille
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