How to get from Montpellier to Nice
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We compared the ways to travel from Montpellier to Nice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 271 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 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
271 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €146Checked Sep 5 | 4h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 38m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€146Checked Sep 54h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€58Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 38m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Sep 85h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Montpellier to Nice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Montpellier → Nicebus
FlixBus·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Montpellier to Nice
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 00:00 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 22 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMontpellier-NiceBook →
VoloteaMontpellier/Méditerranée-NantesSee live options and dates →
VoloteaNantes-NiceSee live options and dates →
SNCFMontpellier-Marseille, Marseille-NiceBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Montpellier to Nice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Montpellier to Nice, about 5h. In total it's roughly €30 over 5h, direct, no transfers.
Montpellier to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Nice?
The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Nice from Montpellier?
About 271 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Montpellier to Nice cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Montpellier to Nice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Nice?
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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