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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Barcelona to Montpellier:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Montpellier costing on average €86.
A bus is €348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Montpellier costing on average €365.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Flight takes on average 14h 46m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 45m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Montpellier
How to get from Barcelona to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM4h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:40 PMMontpellier€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:00 AM4h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:40 PMMontpellier€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 097378:14 AM3h06Barcelona Sants11:20 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch€1091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 097254:31 PM3h14Barcelona Sants7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch€591One-way0 transfers
- 47349:35 AM4h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€131One-way0 transfers
- 9313011:00 AM4h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:45 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€131One-way0 transfers
- 317710:30 AM5h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:35 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière€131One-way0 transfers
AF1449 · AF74626:10 AM4h15Barcelona El Prat Airport10:25 AMMontpellier Airport€3961One-way1 transfer- AF1349 · AF746612:20 PM5h25Barcelona El Prat Airport5:45 PMMontpellier Airport€3961One-way1 transfer
- AF1049 · AF74704:40 PM6h15Barcelona El Prat Airport10:55 PMMontpellier Airport€3961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Montpellier:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Montpellier costing on average €86.
A bus is €348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Montpellier costing on average €365.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Flight takes on average 14h 46m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Itabus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Montpellier by train.
- 35 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Itabus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Sindbad.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros.
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