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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Albi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 143 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Albi:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Albi costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Albi take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£20. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Albi from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Albi is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Albi are Toulouse, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Gaillac, Carmaux and Rodez. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Albi on Omio.
Toulouse is known for its rose-coloured brick streets, easy-going southern atmosphere and major role in aerospace. Set on the Garonne, it mixes historic churches and lively squares with student energy and Occitan character.
Gaillac is a riverside town in south-west France known for its long wine-making tradition and brick-built old centre. Its abbey heritage, local vineyards and gentle Tarn landscapes give it a calm, rural character.
Rodez is a hilltop city in Aveyron known for its red sandstone centre, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame and the Soulages Museum. Medieval streets and open squares give it a calm southern French character with a strong sense of local history.
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Albi:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Albi costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Albi take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Albi as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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