The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
8 h 43 m
Average duration
9 h 8 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
720 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Montpellier will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 50 buses that leave Madrid for Montpellier every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 720 km distance in an average of 9 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 43 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal13:1512h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£281One-way1 change
Normal · Normal11:5514h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£281One-way1 change
Normal · Normal13:0013h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£281One-way1 change
Normal · Normal22:3015h35Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América14:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£331One-way1 change
Normal · Normal22:4515h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)14:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£331One-way1 change
06171+
Normal17:228h43Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£671One-way1 change
06171+
Normal17:228h43Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£671One-way1 change
06011+
Normal9:579h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£811One-way1 change
06011+
Normal9:579h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£811One-way1 change
06161+
Normal16:379h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière£601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £17.
Distance: 720 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price | £272 Average Price |
13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Montpellier bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Montpellier coaches for today, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 19:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h15 | 7:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
3187 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h30 | 10:00 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h45 | 9:35 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h25 | 15:15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h15 | 14:05 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 15h35 | 14:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h20 | 14:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal | 23:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h40 | 13:40 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
4249 | 23:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h40 | 13:40 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h40 | 13:40 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h10 | 13:40 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h10 | 13:40 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 23:59 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 14h06 | 14:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 23:59 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 15h21 | 15:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h01 | 20:00 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 changes | |
4822 | 6:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h50 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
06071+ Normal | 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h58 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06071+ Normal | 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h58 | 20:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06071+ Normal | 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h58 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06081+ Normal | 8:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h58 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06081+ Normal | 8:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h58 | 20:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06081+ Normal | 8:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h58 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06281+ Normal | 8:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h30 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06281+ Normal | 8:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h30 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06281+ Normal | 8:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h30 | 20:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h23 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h23 | 20:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h23 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h55 | 0:25 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h10 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h30 | 0:25 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 13h05 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h50 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06021+ Normal | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h23 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06021+ Normal | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h23 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06021+ Normal | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h23 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06151+ Normal | 15:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h13 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06151+ Normal | 15:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h13 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06151+ Normal | 15:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h13 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h20 | 8:15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h40 | 9:35 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2 changes | |
06161+ Normal | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h28 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06161+ Normal | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h28 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06161+ Normal | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h28 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06171+ Normal | 17:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
06171+ Normal | 17:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h43 | 2:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Montpellier
Buses from Madrid to Montpellier run on average 15 times per day, taking around 12h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 720 km distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 720 km |
Average bus duration 12h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 0:14 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus from Madrid to MontpellierYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Montpellier with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Montpellier coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Montpellier by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Montpellier
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
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