How to get from Montpellier to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Montpellier to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 720 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 35m
- 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
12h 15m
direct
Bus
€48
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Montpellier to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 15m 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 Wed, Oct 14.
720 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €40Checked Oct 19 | 4h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €88Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 44mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€40Checked Oct 194h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€88Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 44m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Montpellier to Madrid: 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 → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·12h 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 Madrid
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:55 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 19:55 | 22:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 09:34 | 09:34 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:55
- 22:15
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 14:30
All departuresRenfe
- 09:34
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
FlixBusMontpellier-Madrid BarajasBook →
Air FranceMontpellier/Méditerranée-Paris, Paris-MadridSee live options and dates →
RenfeMontpellier-MadridBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMontpellier-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Montpellier to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Montpellier to Madrid Barajas, about 12h 15m. In total it's roughly €48 over 12h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Montpellier to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 12h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Montpellier to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:55 and the last at 22:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Montpellier to Madrid?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 19:55 and 22:15.
When is the first train from Montpellier to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 09:34 and the last at 09:34, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Montpellier to Madrid?
1 a day with Renfe, between 09:34 and 09:34.
How far is Madrid from Montpellier?
About 720 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Montpellier to Madrid 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 Montpellier to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Montpellier to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 14m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Madrid?
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: 18 Oct 2026