What is the distance between Barcelona and Montpellier?

The distance between the two cities is 177 miles (284 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Montpellier?

If you're headed to Montpellier from Barcelona, chances are that your bus will depart from Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Sabines. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Montpellier?

Once in Montpellier, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Montpellier Cathedral, Planet Ocean World, Petit Paradis de Vendargues, Pavillon Populaire and Maguelone.

Bus Barcelona to Montpellier from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 45m	2:00am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	11:50pm	Barcelona Nord	5h	4:50am	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	5h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 20m	1:45am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Barcelona Nord	4h 55m	1:10pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 15m	8:15pm	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Barcelona Nord	4h 45m	3:45pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Barcelona Sants	6h	5:00am	Sabines - 86 Rue de la Madeleine, Montpellier	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	2:05pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 15m	8:15pm	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Barcelona Nord	4h 50m	12:35pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	7:20am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Barcelona Nord	4h 55m	1:10pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 15m	8:15pm	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Barcelona Nord	4h 50m	12:35pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Barcelona Sants	6h	5:00am	Sabines - 86 Rue de la Madeleine, Montpellier	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	Sants	5h 50m	8:10am	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 15m	8:15pm	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Barcelona Nord	4h 55m	1:10pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	7:20am	Sabines	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Barcelona Nord	4h 45m	2:00am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	5h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	7:20am	Sabines	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	5h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	2:05pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Barcelona Nord	4h 45m	3:45pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Barcelona Sants	6h	5:00am	Sabines - 86 Rue de la Madeleine, Montpellier	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Montpellier on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	2:05pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 15m	1:15am	86 Rue de la Madeleine	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Barcelona Nord	4h 45m	3:45pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	4h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	4h 30m	7:20am	Sabines	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Montpellier

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Montpellier. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

176 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $206	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $179	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $45	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 30 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $18

BlaBlaBus Barcelona Montpellier recent customer reviews

The AC didn't seem to work, making the 4:45 hr trip uncomfortable. It was around 17°C outside but in the high 20°'s C. inside. We inexplicably stopped for half an hour 45 minutes before Montpelier, making us arrive 30 minutes late.

David D.

May 5, 2024

Bus broke down

Peter A.

August 24, 2022

It was good

Regine K.

July 12, 2022

ALSA

4.5/560,795 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $19

Union Ivkoni Barcelona Montpellier recent customer reviews

Seats were not comfortable and spoiled. Some people were sleeping on bus floor at night. No charging points.

Aman S.

November 7, 2019

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Montpellier?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Montpellier

A
Sabines
Avenue du Colonel Pavelet, 34070 Montpellier, France
B
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars
791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars, 34070 Montpellier, France
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C
Odysseum
1016 Rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Montpellier by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$27

11/19

$22

Today

$19

11/21

$19

11/22

$19

11/23

$19

11/24

$19

11/25

$19

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Montpellier was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Montpellier, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $118 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Montpellier based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Montpellier?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 55m	Avg Price$26	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 18m	Avg Price$55	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 40m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures14