The cheapest and fastest buses from Pau to Montpellier
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pau to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Montpellier will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 5 buses that leave Pau for Montpellier on Sun, Dec 21, 5 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 344 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Pau to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €154.
Distance: 344 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €403 Average price |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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
Pau to Montpellier bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Montpellier 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 | 8:40 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 6h30 | 3:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
8694 · 50591 | 8:40 AM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 8h00 | 4:40 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 8h35 | 7:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
8768 · 51047 | 12:10 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 10h00 | 10:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
8718 · 50489 | 6:25 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 8h15 | 2:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pau to Montpellier
Buses from Pau to Montpellier run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 344 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 344 km |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Pau to MontpellierYou can travel by bus between Pau to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Pau to Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Pau, Lycée St John Perse, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, located 5.1 miles (8.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Pau to Montpellier
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
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