What is the travel distance from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier?

Saint-Étienne and Montpellier are 130 miles (209 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier?

The majority of buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier start their journey at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and wind up at Sabines. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Montpellier?

Once in Montpellier, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Musée Parc des Dinosaures, Montpellier Cathedral, Pavillon Populaire, Musée Fabre and Petit Paradis de Vendargues.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Montpellier from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Montpellier on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	7h 5m	7:50pm	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	6h	12:25am	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	8h 20m	5:30pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	6h 55m	12:50pm	Sabines	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	7h 10m	8:20pm	Montpellier	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Montpellier on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	7h 10m	8:20pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
	Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	6h	12:25am	Montpellier	Fastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Montpellier on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	8h 20m	5:30pm	Montpellier	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	9h 50m	4:15am	Montpellier	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Montpellier. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $106	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $45	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Saint-Étienne and Montpellier?

Stops in Saint-Étienne

A
Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
24 rue Constant Milleret, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France
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B
Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus
2 Espl. de France, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France
C
Saint Etienne
Boulevard des Mineurs, 42100 Saint-Étienne, France
D
Saint-Etienne (Parking Abribus)
4 Rue Constant Milleret, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France

Stops in Montpellier

A
Sabines
Avenue du Colonel Pavelet, 34070 Montpellier, France
B
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars, 34070 Montpellier, France
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C
Odysseum
1016 Rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,386 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier by bus

What is the travel distance from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier?
What are the best sights and things to do in Montpellier?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

No data

11/19

$24

Today

$17

11/21

$30

11/22

$34

11/23

$43

11/24

$18

11/25

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The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $64 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Montpellier based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-24.