Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Montpellier
How to get from Tarragona to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3356 · 47321:50 PM6h25Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3356 · 47321:50 PM6h25Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF1449 · AF74626:10 AM4h20Barcelona El Prat Airport10:30 AMMontpellier Airport$24181One-way1 transfer
Other options
15052+
097252:56 PM4h49Tarragona station7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$831One-way1 transfer
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097252:26 PM5h19Tarragona station7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$831One-way1 transfer
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097251:56 PM5h49Tarragona station7:45 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$831One-way1 transfer
3356 · 31581:50 PM12h10Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses2:00 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$201One-way1 transfer
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Normal1:50 PM6h25Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$311One-way1 transfer
3356+
Normal1:50 PM6h25Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$311One-way1 transfer
LH1817+
LX1109 · LX25326:40 PM19h25Barcelona El Prat Airport2:05 PMMontpellier Airport$4761One-way2 transfers
LH1817+
LX1101+
LX25326:40 PM19h25Barcelona El Prat Airport2:05 PMMontpellier Airport$4921One-way2 transfers
AF1549 · AF74706:10 PM4h45Barcelona El Prat Airport10:55 PMMontpellier Airport$5791One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tarragona to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Tarragona to Montpellier:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Montpellier costing on average $82.
A bus is $415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Montpellier costing on average $464.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Flight takes on average 8h 56m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Montpellier:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Montpellier costing on average $82.
A bus is $415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Montpellier costing on average $464.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Flight takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Montpellier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa, Empresa Plana to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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