There are 8 ways to get from Montpellier to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
6h 50m€124–175Bus via Callao
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 10m€68–112Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Madridbus FlixBus N1138
12h 27m€80–119Drive 899.7 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Madridcar 899.7 km
9h 6m€147–212Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MRS - MAD
6h 22m€76–261Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
6h 29m€92–255Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TLS - MAD
6h 38m€76–285Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
6h 3m€104–331
Montpellier to Madrid by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Madrid is to bus via Callao which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €100 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Delicias - Atocha via Méndez Álvaro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Sol via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Montpellier and Madrid is 970 km. The road distance is 899.7 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Montpellier to Madrid, including transfers.
Montpellier to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Madrid is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes twice daily. Tickets cost €120–180 and the journey takes 6h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Madrid once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 12h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–240
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
Montpellier to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Madrid is 900 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Montpellier to Madrid.
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