There are 10 ways to get from León to Montpellier by train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Barcelona
best- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 25m€129–349Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Stg-Bcn / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Montpellierbus FlixBus N1155
14h 40m€85–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
13h 42m€91–159Drive 946.8 km
- Drive from León to Montpelliercar 946.8 km
9h 5m€153–221Fly León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LEN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 53m€162–585Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 9725
10h 6m€164–269Train #2 (Renfe)
- Take the train from Leon to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 9725
11h 57m€155–227Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
- Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane OVD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 19m€90–313Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 57m€118–336Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h 1m€120–372
León to Montpellier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from León to Montpellier is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from León to Montpellier is to fly and train which takes 7h 53m and costs €160 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Montpellier via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between León and Montpellier is 1300 km. The road distance is 946.8 km.
The best way to get from León to Montpellier without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 9h 25m and costs €120 - €350.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from León to Montpellier, including transfers.
León to Montpellier bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.
León to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Montpellier is to train via Barcelona which takes 9h 25m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Leon to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leon to Montpellier via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
León to Montpellier bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
León to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Montpellier is 947 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from León to Montpellier.
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