How to travel from Barcelona to Montpellier

Travel between Barcelona, Spain and Montpellier, France is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Spain enter France?

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

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Montpellier from Barcelona?

Conditions of entry into France:

• 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
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be placed under state quarantine

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Montpellier, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 12/1/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Montpellier from Barcelona.

The restriction level for your return to Barcelona, Spain from France is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Barcelona from Montpellier restricted?

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

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

Conditions of reentry into Spain:

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

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain?

You should observe these safety measures in Spain as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Spain was last checked on 12/1/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Barcelona from Montpellier closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel to Montpellier from Barcelona including taking a bus, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Montpellier from Barcelona is by taking a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options to Montpellier:

A bus is $135 (€113) less than a ferry for this trip with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Montpellier costing on average $146 (€122).

A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Montpellier costing on average $78 (€65).

The fastest way to get to Montpellier from Barcelona is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 6 min.

Other travel options to Montpellier can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 4 h 20 min   on average.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Montpellier is:

• 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Barcelona to Montpellier as scheduled services by bus, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Buses mostly leave from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and tend to 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:

• BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Montpellier by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Barcelona to Montpellier for $11 (€9) on Omio.
• Gnv can get you to Montpellier by ferry. You can find a good deal for ferry tickets with Gnv from Barcelona to Montpellier for $146 (€122) on Omio.
• 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 $78 (€65).

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

• You can find 2 direct trains per day to Montpellier with Renfe-SNCF.

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

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

• Bus tickets cost $11 (€9) one way on average.
• Ferry tickets cost $146 (€122) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $78 (€65) 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.