How to get from Madrid to Montpellier
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Montpellier by price and travel time.
- 720 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 55m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 55m
direct
Train
€75
Cheapest
12h
direct
Bus
€47
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Montpellier. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 720 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Fri, Oct 16.
720 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Oct 19 | 8hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Reading date not recorded | 9h 03m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Oct 198h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€64Reading date not recorded9h 03m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Montpellier: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Montpellierbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·12h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Montpellier
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:05 and the last at 20:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 19:05 | 20:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 12:50 | 12:50 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:05
- 20:50
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 22:30
All departuresRenfe
- 12:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Montpellier, Girona-MontpellierBook →
RenfeMadrid-Montpellier, Madrid-GironaBook →
VuelingMadrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBarcelona-MontpellierBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, Vueling, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Montpellier works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Montpellier, about 12h. In total it's roughly €47 over 12h, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Montpellier: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Montpellier?
The most useful route takes about 12h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Montpellier?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:05 and the last at 20:50, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Montpellier?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 19:05 and 20:50.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Montpellier leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Madrid to Montpellier?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 12:50 and the last at 12:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Montpellier?
1 a day with Renfe, between 12:50 and 12:50.
How far is Montpellier from Madrid?
About 720 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Montpellier cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €48. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Montpellier?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, Vueling, FlixBus.
Can you get from Madrid to Montpellier without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Montpellier?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026