There are 6 ways to get from Montpellier to Barcelona by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742 / ...
2h 55m€40–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Barcelone341.6 km
4h 9m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 15m€22–50Bus via Girona Airport (GRO)
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Girona Airportbus
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 604 / ...
5h 35m€43–60Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re / ...
5h 43m€54–112Drive 343.5 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Barcelonacar 343.5 km
3h 32m€57–81
Montpellier to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Montpellier and Barcelona is 344 km. The road distance is 343.5 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €100.
The train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Sants takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Montpellier to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Sants 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Montpellier to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Montpellier to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Barcelona is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Montpellier to Barcelona.
Book your Montpellier to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Montpellier to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











