Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Barcelona
How to get from Montpellier to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:15 AM4h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
931292:25 PM5h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière7:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
097424:28 PM2h55Montpellier-Saint-Roch7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$2381One-way0 transfers
Other options
971311:16 AM3h16Montpellier-Sud-de-France2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1571One-way0 transfers
97156:17 PM3h15Montpellier-Saint-Roch9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1441One-way0 transfers
097309:34 AM3h02Montpellier-Saint-Roch12:36 PMBarcelona Sants$1741One-way0 transfers
Normal8:15 AM4h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$511One-way0 transfers
Normal8:15 AM5h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:15 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$511One-way0 transfers
Normal8:15 AM5h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:15 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$511One-way0 transfers
AF7467 · AF14486:40 PM4h05Montpellier Airport10:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$5161One-way1 transfer
AF7463 · AF144811:15 AM11h30Montpellier Airport10:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$5161One-way1 transfer
AF7463 · AF104811:15 AM4h20Montpellier Airport3:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$5901One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 01
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
How to get from Montpellier to Barcelona
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona 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 Barcelona.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Barcelona:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Barcelona costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $370 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Barcelona costing on average $382 (€309).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, Infobus, Internorte to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF to go to Barcelona by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, Infobus, Internorte.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros.
Travelling from Montpellier to Barcelona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
