What is the distance between La Rochelle and Montpellier?

The distance separating La Rochelle and Montpellier is 304 miles (489 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Rochelle to Montpellier?

If you're headed to Montpellier from La Rochelle, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare routière de La Rochelle and arrive at Sabines. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Montpellier?

Once in Montpellier, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Montpellier Zoological Park, Maguelone, Pavillon Populaire, Place de la Comedie and Musée Fabre.

Bus La Rochelle to Montpellier from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Rochelle to Montpellier on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	8h 45m	6:15am	Montpellier	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:35pm	La Rochelle	9h 35m	11:10pm	Montpellier	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 9:48 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from La Rochelle to Montpellier

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Montpellier. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

302 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $115	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$62 - $62	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in La Rochelle and Montpellier?

Stops in La Rochelle

A
Gare routière de La Rochelle
Place Pierre Sémard, 17000 La Rochelle, France
B
La Rochelle (Gare routière)
9 Place de Verdun, 17000 La Rochelle, France
C
Avenue Jean Moulin
1 Avenue Jean Moulin, 17000 La Rochelle, France

Stops in Montpellier

A
Sabines
Avenue du Colonel Pavelet, 34070 Montpellier, France
B
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars, 34070 Montpellier, France
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C
Odysseum
1016 Rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from La Rochelle to Montpellier by bus

What is the distance between La Rochelle and Montpellier?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Rochelle to Montpellier?
What are the best sights and things to do in Montpellier?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$54

11/21

$62

Today

$36

11/23

$54

11/24

$30

11/25

No data

11/26

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11/27

$48

The cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Montpellier was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Rochelle to Montpellier, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $66 for a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Montpellier based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-24.