You can get from Montpellier to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
To get from Montpellier to Barcelona on Aug 18 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 176 miles (284 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $53 - $262 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $53 (€49) • 4 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $58 (€54) • 2 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Gnv or Renfe AVE |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 176 miles (284 km) to Barcelona from Montpellier. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $53 (€49). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Gnv or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Montpellier to Barcelona.
International travel from Montpellier, France to Barcelona, Spain is: Fully open.
Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 7/28/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip between Montpellier and Barcelona.
The restriction level for your return to Montpellier, France from Spain is: Fully open.
Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
Conditions of reentry into France:
You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 8/8/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Montpellier from Barcelona closer to your date of departure here.
You can travel from Montpellier to Barcelona 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Montpellier is by taking a bus, which costs on average $53 (€49).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Barcelona:
A bus is generally $209 (€193) less than a ferry for the same journey. Taking a ferry costs on average $262 (€242) from Montpellier to Barcelona.
A bus is generally $5 (€5) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $58 (€54) from Montpellier to Barcelona.
The quickest way to travel from Montpellier to Barcelona is by train, which takes on average 2 h 55 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by bus can take 4 h 5 min on average.
In comparison, taking a ferry requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
The distance from Montpellier to Barcelona is approximately 176 miles (284 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Montpellier and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Barcelona:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Montpellier to Barcelona.
Before traveling from Montpellier to Barcelona, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Montpellier to Barcelona tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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