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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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€172 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €318 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Montpellier
Travel to Montpellier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Montpellier.
There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Montpellier: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Montpellier from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Montpellier:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $57 (€52) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $81 (€73).
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Montpellier is by train, which takes on average 6 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 5 min on average.
The distance is approximately 446 miles (719 km) from Madrid to Montpellier.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Montpellier is:
- 9 buses per day.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Montpellier as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Montpellier:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Madrid to Montpellier depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Most travelers take a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Montpellier:
- BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa or Ourbus can take you to Montpellier by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Madrid to Montpellier for $24 (€21).
- Travel with Renfe AVE INT, AVE or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Montpellier. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe AVE INT Madrid to Montpellier tickets on Omio for $81 (€73).
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Montpellier with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Renfe AVE INT or Renfe Viajeros 1 direct train per day.
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 between Madrid and Montpellier.
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