How to travel from Barcelona to Montpellier

Travel from Barcelona, Spain to Montpellier, France is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Montpellier from Barcelona restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Montpellier, France from Barcelona?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Montpellier, France?

The government of France has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 8/3/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Barcelona to Montpellier closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Barcelona, Spain from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Barcelona, Spain from Montpellier, France?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Barcelona from Montpellier?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

Which rules do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 8/3/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Barcelona from Montpellier here.

There are 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Montpellier including taking a bus or train.

The Barcelona to Montpellier distance is around 176 miles (284 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Montpellier:

• Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines).
• Trains most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona Sants and arrive in Montpellier at Montpellier Saint-Roch.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montpellier by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Barcelona to Montpellier tickets on Omio for $11 (€9).
• Travel with Renfe-SNCF to go to Montpellier by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe-SNCF Barcelona to Montpellier tickets on Omio for $63 (€50).

Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Montpellier with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct bus with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Montpellier as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Barcelona to Montpellier.

When planning your trip from Barcelona to Montpellier, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $11 (€9) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $63 (€50) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Barcelona to Montpellier online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

The cheapest way to go to Montpellier from Barcelona is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Montpellier:

A bus is generally $52 (€42) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $63 (€50) from Barcelona to Montpellier.

The quickest way to travel to Montpellier from Barcelona is by train, which takes on average 3 h 6 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 4 h   of travel time.