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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 £33, while a flight costs an average of £477.
Distance: 207 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £477 Average Price | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Saint-Étienne to Montpellier:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier costing on average £70.
A coach is £444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier costing on average £477.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
Coach takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £40. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 3h 21m 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.
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.
How to get to Montpellier from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier 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 Montpellier are Nîmes, Sète, Béziers, Narbonne and Marseille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Montpellier on Omio.
Nîmes is known for remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, especially the Arena and Maison Carrée. Broad boulevards, shaded squares and a southern French rhythm give the city an easy, historic character.
Sète is a Mediterranean port town known for its canals, fishing harbour and strong maritime character. Between the sea and the Thau Lagoon, it is also noted for beaches, seafood and links to poet Paul Valéry.
Béziers is a historic Occitanie city known for wine, the Canal du Midi and Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire. Its old centre and local traditions give it a distinctly southern French character.
Narbonne is known for its Roman heritage, canal setting and busy covered market. Close to the Mediterranean, it mixes historic character with an easy southern French rhythm.
Marseille is France's oldest city, known for its busy Mediterranean port and multicultural energy. The Vieux-Port, Le Panier and the sea give it a rugged, sunlit character.
Travel to Montpellier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier costing on average £70.
A coach is £444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier costing on average £477.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
Coach takes on average 5h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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