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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Barcelona:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Barcelona costing on average $94 (€78).
A bus is $542 (€446) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Barcelona costing on average $579 (€477).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Barcelona
How to get from Montpellier to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 31831:40 AM4h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière6:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31831:40 AM4h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière6:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
097424:28 PM2h55Montpellier-Saint-Roch7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 097309:34 AM3h02Montpellier-Saint-Roch12:36 PMBarcelona Sants$1641One-way0 transfers
- 971110:17 AM3h19Montpellier-Saint-Roch1:36 PMBarcelona Sants$1731One-way0 transfers
- 971311:16 AM3h16Montpellier-Sud-de-France2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1821One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 AM4h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière6:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$171One-way0 transfers- 47335:20 PM4h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière9:55 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$191One-way0 transfers
- 31353:25 PM5h20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$191One-way0 transfers
KL2319 · KL2016+
KL152111:20 AM11h25Montpellier Airport10:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$7041One-way2 transfers- AF7465 · AF12483:30 PM4h50Montpellier Airport8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$7261One-way1 transfer
- AF7463 · AF154811:20 AM5h50Montpellier Airport5:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$7261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Barcelona:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Barcelona costing on average $94 (€78).
A bus is $542 (€446) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Barcelona costing on average $579 (€477).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros.
- 34 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy.
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