- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Montpellier’s premier fine arts museum, known for major European paintings, sculpture, and strong temporary exhibitions in a landmark central complex.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Montpellier will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tarragona for Montpellier on Tue, Jun 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $469 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Tarragona to Montpellier:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Montpellier costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $419 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Montpellier costing on average $469 (€378).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Flight takes on average 8h 56m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $89 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€31). The journey takes 6h 12m versus 4h 32m 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.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $132 |
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Montpellier buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:20 PM Tarragona | 8h05 | 10:25 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Tarragona | 7h15 | 7:20 AM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tarragona to Montpellier run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Montpellier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montpellier trip today.
Montpellier’s premier fine arts museum, known for major European paintings, sculpture, and strong temporary exhibitions in a landmark central complex.
Contemporary art venue hosting changing international exhibitions in a restored mansion near the historic center; popular with younger visitors and art lovers.
Respected photography exhibition space on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, praised for high-quality temporary shows and easy access in the city center.
Grand terrace and public promenade with panoramic views, monumental urban design, and easy access to several major landmarks.
Montpellier’s historic center, a maze of medieval lanes, lively squares, and elegant mansions ideal for walking and atmosphere.
France’s oldest botanical garden, valued for its historic layout, scientific importance, and peaceful shaded paths near the medical faculty.
A spicy octopus and tomato pie from nearby Sète, closely associated with the Montpellier area and a classic local savory specialty.
A creamy spread of salted cod and olive oil, often served with bread or potatoes; a famous regional dish from Languedoc and nearby Nîmes.
Mediterranean mussels from the Étang de Thau, prized locally for their freshness and commonly served steamed or gratinéed.
A respected fine-dining address in Montpellier, recognized for creative seasonal cuisine and polished contemporary service.
An established central restaurant with a leafy courtyard, known for refined southern French cuisine and an elegant atmosphere.
A well-known historic restaurant near Place De La Comédie, serving traditional French dishes in a classic stone-vaulted setting.
Moderate by French standards. Casual food is affordable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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