There are 5 ways to get from Spain to Montpellier by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 9737 / ...
4h 10m€29–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 40m€13–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Montpellier339.3 km
4h 10m€21Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Montpellierbus FlixBus N788
6h 19m€15–23Drive 339.7 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Montpelliercar 339.7 km
3h 23m€53–77
Spain to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Montpellier is to bus via Barcelona which costs €15 - €23 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Montpellier is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Spain and Montpellier is 347 km. The road distance is 339.7 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €29 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Spain to Montpellier, including transfers.
Spain to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Spain to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Montpellier is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €55 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Spain and Montpellier, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Roch twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 3h 6m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €60–80
- 1st Class
- €85–110
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Barcelona to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21
- Book at
- blablacar.es
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Spain to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Spain to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Montpellier is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Spain to Montpellier.
Book your Spain to Montpellier train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Spain to Montpellier bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 4909+ hotels available in Montpellier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Spain and Montpellier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































