How to get from Montpellier to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Montpellier to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 283 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 59m
- 43 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 59m
direct
Train
€34
Cheapest
4h 15m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Montpellier to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 283 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 €8, on Wed, Oct 14.
283 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 2h 59mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€40Omio catalogue, Oct 192h 59m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Montpellier to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Montpellier → Barcelonabus
FlixBus·4h 15m
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 Montpellier to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 43 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 43 | 00:05 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 23 | 00:30 | 18:20 |
| Renfetrain | 2 | 09:34 | 16:28 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 01:30
- 02:15
- 02:30
- 03:15
- 03:30
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:10
- 07:30
- 08:10
- 08:25
- 09:10
- 09:25
- 09:40
- 10:40
- 11:15
- 11:40
- 12:05
- 12:15
- 12:40
- 13:05
- 13:40
- 14:05
- 14:40
- 15:40
- 15:50
- 16:50
- 17:10
- 18:10
- 18:45
- 19:10
- 19:45
- 20:15
- 20:45
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 22:15
- 22:25
- 23:05
- 23:25
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:40
- 02:50
- 03:00
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 05:05
- 06:05
- 08:40
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:25
- 14:30
- 15:25
- 17:20
- 18:20
All departuresRenfe
- 09:34
- 16:28
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Montpellier to Barcelona works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Montpellier to Barcelona, about 4h 15m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Montpellier to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 4h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Montpellier to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Montpellier to Barcelona?
43 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:25.
When is the first train from Montpellier to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 09:34 and the last at 16:28, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Montpellier to Barcelona?
2 a day with Renfe, between 09:34 and 16:28.
How far is Barcelona from Montpellier?
About 283 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Montpellier to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Montpellier to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe.
Can you get from Montpellier to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Barcelona?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026