How to get from Montpellier to Barcelona
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 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
283 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €479Checked Sep 5 | 4h 05m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €49Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 01m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€479Checked Sep 54h 05m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€49Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 01m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 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.
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
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Montpellier to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€60October 2026
€55Departures from Montpellier to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:05 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 23 | 00:30 | 18:20 |
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
FlixBusMontpellier-BarcelonaBook →
Air FranceMontpellier/Méditerranée-Paris, Paris-BarcelonaSee live options and dates →
SNCFMontpellier-MarseilleBook →
RenfeMarseille-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France, SNCF, 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.
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 €18 to €26. 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, Air France, SNCF, 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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