There are 4 ways to get from Montpellier to Nice Observatory by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Montpellier to Nice482
6h 14m€25–48Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 22m€16–49Train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St CharlesIntercités / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
6h 38m€45–87Drive 331.7 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Nice Observatory331.7 km
3h 21m€52–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Nice Observatory is to bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 which costs €16 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Nice Observatory is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Nice Observatory. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Les Ecoles via Vauban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Nice Observatory. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Pont Michel via Marseille St Charles and Borriglione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Montpellier and Nice Observatory is 381 km. The road distance is 331.7 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Nice Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Montpellier to Nice Observatory, including transfers.
Montpellier to Nice Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Nice Observatory train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Nice Observatory is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Nice Observatory, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Nice once daily. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nice Observatory via Marseille St Charles, Nice Ville, Borriglione, and Pont Michel in around 6h 38m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Nice Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
Montpellier to Nice Observatory train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Nice Observatory is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Montpellier to Nice Observatory.
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