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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
Of the 3 trains that leave Montpellier for Barcelona El Prat Airport on Wed, Jul 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 296 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
971110:17 AM3h19Montpellier-Saint-Roch1:36 PMBarcelona Sants$1461One-way0 transfers- 97156:16 PM3h16Montpellier-Saint-Roch9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1541One-way0 transfers
- 971311:16 AM3h16Montpellier-Sud-de-France2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1751One-way0 transfers
- 971311:16 AM3h16Montpellier-Sud-de-France2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1751One-way0 transfers
- 97156:16 PM3h16Montpellier-Saint-Roch9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1541One-way0 transfers
- 971110:17 AM3h19Montpellier-Saint-Roch1:36 PMBarcelona Sants$1461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $528 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $482 (€397) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average $528 (€435).
Other travel options to Barcelona El Prat Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Flight takes on average 8h 59m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (3h 14m by train vs 3h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€91) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9711 | On time 10:17 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h19 | 1:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9713 | Delayed 9:21 AM 11:16 AMMontpellier-Sud-de-France | 3h16 | 12:37 PM 12:37 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9715 | 6:17 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h15 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport
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Trains from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:17, the last at 17:17. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 8:17 AM |
Last train 5:17 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros from Montpellier to Barcelona El Prat Airport trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Montpellier and Barcelona El Prat Airport from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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