The cheapest and fastest buses from Montpellier to Nice
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Nice will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 28 buses that leave Montpellier for Nice on Sun, Dec 21, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 €14, and a flight costs an average of €251.
Distance: 273 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €459 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Montpellier to Nice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Nice buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 6h40 | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50489 | 2:45 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h15 | 8:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3182 | 4:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h45 | 8:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h45 | 10:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h00 | 11:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h10 | 12:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 9:00 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h20 | 2:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 6h05 | 5:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3136 | 12:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h55 | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 6h00 | 6:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
4734 | 1:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h05 | 6:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50487 | 1:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h45 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h00 | 6:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h10 | 8:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 7h05 | 10:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50591 | 4:45 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 7h05 | 12:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h05 | 12:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4732 | 7:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h15 | 12:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h30 | 1:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51047 | 10:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h50 | 4:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Montpellier to Nice
Buses from Montpellier to Nice run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:29, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 273 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 273 km |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 00:29 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Montpellier to NiceYou can travel by bus between Montpellier to Nice with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Montpellier to Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Nice 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 Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Montpellier, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines). When arriving in Nice, you can end your journey in coach stations like Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), Nice, Gare Routière Vauban and Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, which is located around 5.1 miles (8.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Montpellier to Nice
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
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