What is the distance between Marseille and Montpellier?

The distance between the two cities is 78 miles (126 km).

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

If you're headed to Montpellier from Marseille, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare Routière Saint-Charles and arrive at Sabines. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Musée Parc des Dinosaures, Petit Paradis de Vendargues, Espiguette Beach (Le Grau du Roi), Europark Indoor and Maguelone.

Bus Marseille to Montpellier from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	7:45pm	Montpellier	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:55pm	Marseille Provence Airport	2h 40m	9:35pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	10:05pm	Sabines	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 40m	11:50pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	2:20am	Montpellier	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 35m	10:00am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Aéroport MRS	1h 45m	9:25pm	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 40m	8:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	11:25am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 55m	11:35am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 35m	10:00am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Aéroport MRS	1h 45m	9:25pm	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Aéroport MRS	2h 5m	10:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h	8:35am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Aéroport MRS	2h 10m	1:50pm	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 35m	10:00am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Aéroport MRS	1h 45m	9:25pm	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Aéroport MRS	2h 5m	10:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 55m	5:40am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Aéroport MRS	2h 5m	12:35pm	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 55m	5:40am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Aéroport MRS	1h 45m	9:25pm	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Aéroport MRS	2h 5m	10:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h	8:35am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Aéroport MRS	2h 10m	1:50pm	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 55m	5:40am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Aéroport MRS	1h 45m	9:25pm	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Aéroport MRS	2h 5m	10:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h	8:35am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Aéroport MRS	1h 45m	10:20am	Montpellier (Gare Sud De France)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	11:25am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Aéroport MRS	2h 40m	4:20pm	Montpellier (Gare Sud De France)	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 15m	5:15pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 55m	5:40am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 40m	8:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 35m	3:10pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	1:35pm	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Montpellier on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 35m	3:10pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Marseille Provence Airport	1h 50m	2:20am	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	7:45pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 40m	8:40am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Marseille Provence Airport	2h 40m	9:35pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 44m	1:14am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	2h 25m	1:35pm	Sabines	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Marseille to Montpellier

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Montpellier. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $65	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $166	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $35	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

FlixBus Marseille Montpellier recent customer reviews

The trip was 60 minutes late arriving at our destination which caused us to miss our train.

Peter H.

August 31, 2024

Le bus était 1h30 de retard

Sharon B.

August 12, 2025

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,109 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 64 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness, but some complained about the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $9

BlaBlaBus Marseille Montpellier recent customer reviews

Bus was firstly delayed by 2 hours then cancelled entirely so had to make alternative arrangements.

Mary O.

January 26, 2024

Woman driver didn’t want to let us get on the bus because of non having French vaccine pass and we had european

Dimitrios Rafail A.

January 30, 2022

No info regarding bus at the station in Marseille! I was unsure till the last minute.

Jan K.

December 8, 2019

ALSA

4.5/560,730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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

Where are the popular stops in Marseille and Montpellier?

Stops in Marseille

A - Gare Routière Saint-Charles

B - ARENC

C - Port de Marseille

Stops in Montpellier

A - Sabines

B - 791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars

C - Odysseum

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Marseille to Montpellier by bus

What is the distance between Marseille and Montpellier?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Marseille 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

11/10

$12

11/11

$12

Today

$10

11/13

$9

11/14

$8

11/15

$8

11/16

$8

11/17

$8

The cheapest trip from Marseille to Montpellier was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $56 for a bus ticket from Marseille to Montpellier based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Marseille to Montpellier?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 25m	Avg Price$11	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 25m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures31