How to get from Madrid to Montpellier
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Montpellier. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 24m by flight, bus, 1 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 €39, on Mon, Sep 7.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
720 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €40Checked Sep 4 | 5h 24m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 12h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€40Checked Sep 45h 24m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€31Omio catalogue, Sep 912h 45m · 1 transferSee 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 → Marseille Provenceflight1h 49m
- 2Marseille → Montpellierbus
FlixBus·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Montpellier
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€175Departures 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 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMarseille-Montpellier, Madrid Barajas-MontpellierBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Montpellier works
Start with a flight from Madrid to Marseille, about 1h 49m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by FlixBus bus on to Montpellier (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €40 over 5h 24m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Montpellier: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Montpellier?
The most useful route takes about 5h 24m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
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 €39 to €76. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Montpellier?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 24m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Montpellier?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 5h 24m. About 1h 20m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Madrid to Montpellier?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit.
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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