How to travel from Montpellier to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $364.

Distance: 447 miles (720 km)

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$186

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$68

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$455

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6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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12h 33m

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12h 3m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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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 Montpellier to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:00 AM12h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:00 AM12h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 5447
    3:50 PM1h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE09730+iryo06014
    9:34 AM7h03
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $2391One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09730
    9:34 AM6h44
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $2511One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE09730+iryo06150
    9:34 AM8h18
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $2621One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:00 AM14h50
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:50 AM14h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:15 AM13h05
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    9:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceKL2321+KLMKL1410 · KL1509
    3:30 PM7h55
    Montpellier Airport
    11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7465 · AF1000
    3:30 PM17h40
    Montpellier Airport
    9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7471 · AF1600
    6:00 AM9h35
    Montpellier Airport
    3:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $6271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Montpellier to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Madrid costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $329 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Madrid costing on average $364 (€292).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

The distance from Montpellier to Madrid is approximately 447 miles (720 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Madrid is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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