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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €30.

Distance: 447 miles (720 km)

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Flight

€172

Average price

€55

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Cheapest

€253

Average price

6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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13h 34m

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13h 4m

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5h 57m

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2h 57m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Transavia France

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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
08:15AM12h05
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
08:20PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
08:15AM12h05
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
08:20PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air FranceAF7463 · AF1100
02:45PM4h25
Montpellier Airport
07:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$9681One-way
1 transfer

Other options

AVE09742+iryo06210
04:28PM6h59
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
11:27PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$1751One-way
1 transfer
AVE09742+iryo06200
04:28PM5h49
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
10:17PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$1941One-way
1 transfer
AVE09730
09:34AM6h18
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
03:52PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2131One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
08:15AM13h50
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
10:05PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$691One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal+iryo06110
01:15AM12h07
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
01:22PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$911One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal+iryo06014
08:15AM8h22
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
04:37PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$1201One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7465 · AF1000
06:55PM14h15
Montpellier Airport
09:10AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4611One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7463 · AF1000
02:45PM18h25
Montpellier Airport
09:10AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4621One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7467 · AF1600
06:00AM9h20
Montpellier Airport
03:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$5911One-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.

FAQs
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 flight with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A flight is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montpellier to Madrid costing on average $39 (€31).

A flight is $117 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Madrid costing on average $155 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 19m.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Transavia France, Air France, Air Nostrum , KLM to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum .
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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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