There are 4 ways to get from Tarragona to Montpellier by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 9737 / ...
5h 17m€48–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus Prades
- Take the bus from Barcelona - Airport Prat T1 to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 10m€37–74Drive 428.4 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Montpelliercar 428.4 km
4h 9m€69–99Train via Montpellier Sud De France
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain Tgv
6h 5m€75–139
Tarragona to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Montpellier is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Montpellier is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Barcelona - Airport Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Tarragona and Montpellier is 428 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Tarragona to Montpellier, including transfers.
Tarragona to Montpellier bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Montpellier is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Barcelona-Sants in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and Barcelona - Airport Prat T1 in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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More Questions & Answers
Tarragona to Montpellier bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Tarragona to Montpellier train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Montpellier is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Tarragona to Montpellier.
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