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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$210 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Montpellier:
A bus is $163 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $210 (€172).
A bus is $316 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $364 (€299).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Montpellier
How to get from Madrid to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal1:15 AM12h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal1:15 AM12h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 53382:20 PM1h45Madrid Barajas Airport4:05 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2271One-way0 transfers
Other options
06261+097256:09 AM13h36Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1101One-way1 transfer- 06071+097257:22 AM12h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1271One-way1 transfer
- 06081+097258:22 AM11h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1301One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM13h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América2:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$341One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:15 AM14h05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$341One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM14h20Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América3:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$341One-way1 transfer
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51209:45 AM11h06Madrid Barajas Airport8:51 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$4041One-way1 transfer- IB585+98369:45 AM12h18Madrid Barajas Airport10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$4041One-way1 transfer
AF1101 · AF74608:15 PM12h40Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 AMMontpellier Airport$4081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Montpellier:
A bus is $163 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $210 (€172).
A bus is $316 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Montpellier costing on average $364 (€299).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 47m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 15 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Montpellier by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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