How to travel from Madrid to Montpellier

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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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $350.

Distance: 447 miles (720 km)

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Flight

$168

Average price

$52

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Cheapest

$417

Average price

6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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30m

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13h 19m

Average total duration

12h 49m

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5h 53m

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2h 53m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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from Madrid to Montpellier

How to get from Madrid to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:15 AM14h05
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    3:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:15 AM14h05
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    3:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1001 · AF7464
    10:05 AM4h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:40 PMMontpellier Airport
    $8131One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:00 AM14h20
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    3:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM12h15
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:20 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:59 PM14h06
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    2:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1101 · AF7464
    8:15 PM18h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:40 PMMontpellier Airport
    $7451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1301 · AF7466
    12:20 PM5h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    5:45 PMMontpellier Airport
    $8131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1001 · AF7466
    10:05 AM7h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    5:45 PMMontpellier Airport
    $8131One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Montpellier including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Montpellier:

A bus is $0.91 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $315 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $350 (€278).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Montpellier is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 12h 15m.

The distance from Madrid to Montpellier is approximately 447 miles (720 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Montpellier is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Montpellier:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Montpellier by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Montpellier by bus.
  • Travel with Transavia France, Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper, Air France to go to Montpellier by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Montpellier with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Montpellier often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montpellier and these popular destinations at a great price.
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