What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Montpellier is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Montpellier?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Montpellier is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid - South Station station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Montpellier?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Madrid to Montpellier?

The distance between Madrid and Montpellier is 969 km. The road distance is 898.4 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Montpellier without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €75 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Montpellier?

The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Montpellier bus from?

Madrid to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Madrid - South Station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Montpellier train from?

Madrid to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Madrid to Montpellier is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 12h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Madrid to Montpellier bus arrive?

Madrid to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Montpellier train arrive?

Madrid to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Montpellier is 898 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Madrid to Montpellier.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Montpellier?

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Madrid to Montpellier - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Montpellier by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 9725
6h 55m
€75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid - South Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m
€60–160
Drive 898.4 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Montpelliercar 898.4 km
9h 7m
€140–201
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 42m
€64–196
Bus via Narbonne
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Narbonnebus
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to Montpellierbus 1768 / ...
16h 46m
€86–168
Fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane MAD - MPL
4h 41m
€102–282
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 15m
€74–248
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 16m
€78–280
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAD - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
6h 35m
€97–282

Madrid to Montpellier by train (Renfe)

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 968.5 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Montpellier, France?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch once daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Madrid - South Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 12h 20m. ALSA also services this route once daily.

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