- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
13 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
707 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 2 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Montpellier on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 707 km distance in an average of 13 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 13 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.




Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 439 miles (707 km) distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 439 miles (707 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 8:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 13h51 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 06:09AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h11 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h23 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h23 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:14AM | Duration 15h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h53 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:14AM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 02:42PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 9h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 04:37PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 8h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 06:32PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 10h13 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:29PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 9h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:14PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h51 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 17h01 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 6:50 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h55 | 12:40 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h00 | 9:15 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major fine arts museum in the Fabre family hôtel particulier. Known for European masters and strong modern collections.
Anatomy museum inside the medical faculty with preserved specimens and teaching collections. Fascinating for science and history lovers.
Space for changing contemporary art exhibitions in a central heritage building. Good for discovering current regional and national artists.
Montpellier’s lively main square with fountains, grand façades, and constant activity. The classic starting point for exploring the city.
Medieval old town of winding lanes, courtyards, and mansions. The best area to experience Montpellier’s historic atmosphere on foot.
Historic botanical garden founded in the 16th century. Ideal for a quiet walk among rare plants and scientific heritage.
A rich fish stew from nearby Sète with monkfish or other local fish, tomato, white wine and herbs. A signature coastal dish of the Hérault area.
An octopus stew from Sète simmered in tomato, wine and aromatics. It reflects the strong Mediterranean fishing heritage around Montpellier.
A baked octopus and tomato pie from Sète with a lightly spicy filling. It is one of the best known regional specialties eaten around Montpellier.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in central Montpellier, known for elegant modern French tasting menus and polished service in an intimate setting.
Stylish contemporary restaurant celebrated for creative Mediterranean cuisine, quality ingredients and a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere.
Well-known casual address for local oysters, mussels and seafood platters, popular for tasting produce from the nearby Étang De Thau.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while trams are affordable and many central sights are low-cost or free.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually just small change.
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Sabines Gare Routière -> Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier buses use the Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Montpellier bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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