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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£21

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

3 h 50 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

5 h 34 m

Buses on 05 Sept

9

Distance

249 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.

Fast coaches

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 9 buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier, including 2 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50891
    15:504h30
    Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    20:20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:355h50
    Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    3:25Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:007h05
    Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    13:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:558h10
    Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:357h45
    Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    23:20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £231One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £284.

Distance: 249 km

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£25

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£47

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£60

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4h 24m

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The cheapest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is a coach with an average price of £25.

This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier:

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier costing on average £47.

A coach is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier costing on average £284.

The fastest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is by coach with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 45m.

Flight takes on average 13h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £35. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier bus times

The table below shows live departures for Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:05 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
6h50
13:55 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:05 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
6h35
17:40 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus13:00 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
6h50
19:50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus15:35 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
7h45
23:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus5089115:50 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
4h30
20:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus17:55 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
8h10
2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus20:45 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
6h40
3:25 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change
Saturday 5 September
BlaBlaCar Bus31595:35 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
3h50
9:25 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
7h05
13:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1 change

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Why should you book Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier coaches with Omio?

BlaBlaCar Bus as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier.
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Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier

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Buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 249 km distance in 3h 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
249 km
Average bus duration
4h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
3h 50m
First bus
1:20
Last bus
23:50
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Clermont-Ferrand to MontpellierYou can travel by bus between Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£14
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£14
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

What's included in each class

Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned
Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day

Complete guide to Montpellier

Things to do in Montpellier

Discover the best of Montpellier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montpellier trip today.

  • Must visit

Musée Fabre

Montpellier’s leading fine arts museum, with European paintings, sculptures and a notable courtyard. A strong choice for classic art collections.

  • Recommended

Musée d'Anatomie

A small anatomy museum inside the historic medical faculty, displaying scientific instruments and specimens linked to Montpellier’s medical tradition.

  • Recommended

Carré Sainte-Anne

A contemporary art venue in a former military bakery, known for changing exhibitions and a quiet setting near the old aqueduct and Peyrou.

Euro (€)

Moderate for southern France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Nice or Paris, while trams and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included in France. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés is optional; taxi fares are often rounded up.

FAQs: Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is 3h 50m to travel the 249 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier leaves at 1:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 7 direct coaches a day from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Montpellier. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Clermont-Ferrand , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière), Pessat-Villeneuve, Aire de Montpertuis . When arriving in Montpellier , you can end your route in coach stations like Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, located 3 away from the city centre.
A trip to Montpellier from Clermont-Ferrand is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier including taking a coach, train and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier for coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier

Most Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier buses use the Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Clermont-Ferrand
Arrival bus stations in Montpellier

Which Clermont-Ferrand station do buses to Montpellier leave from?

Buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier leave from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière). The station is 1 km from Clermont-Ferrand city centre at Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routiere is located at 4 Boulevard Pasteur, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France..
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routiere is located at 4 Boulevard Pasteur, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) from Clermont-Ferrand city centre

BusE4 · 4m · every ~5 min
E2 · 8m · every ~5 min

Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) bus station facilities and services

Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Gourmet (0.5 km), Brasserie Le France (0.7 km).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière): Elevators, ramps.

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