How to get from Marseille to Montpellier
- 124 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 41m
- 52 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Marseille to Montpellier. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 124 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
124 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 1h 41mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 2h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 21h 41m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 22h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Marseille to Montpellier: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Marseille → Montpellierbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Marseille to Montpellier
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€61November 2026
€64Departures from Marseille to Montpellier
FlixBus runs 52 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:00 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 52 | 04:00 | 21:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 37 | 00:15 | 23:55 |
| SNCFtrain | 12 | 06:21 | 19:21 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Marseille to Montpellier works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Marseille to Montpellier, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Marseille to Montpellier: common questions
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Montpellier?
The most useful route takes about 2h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Marseille to Montpellier?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:00 and the last at 21:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Marseille to Montpellier?
52 a day with FlixBus, between 04:00 and 21:40.
When is the first train from Marseille to Montpellier?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:21 and the last at 19:21, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Marseille to Montpellier?
12 a day with SNCF, between 06:21 and 19:21.
How far is Montpellier from Marseille?
About 124 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Marseille to Montpellier cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Marseille to Montpellier?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Montpellier?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026