Montpellier to Barcelona train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Montpellier to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£129

Average price

£145

Fastest journey

3 h 5 m

Average duration

3 h 9 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

284 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Montpellier to Barcelona will cost around £145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Montpellier for Barcelona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.

AVE09742
16:283h05
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
19:33Barcelona Sants
£1291One-way
0 changes
AVE09730
09:333h05
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
12:38Barcelona Sants
£1291One-way
0 changes
TGV INOUI9711
10:163h12
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
13:28Barcelona Sants
£1491One-way
0 changes
TGV INOUI9713
11:163h13
Montpellier-Sud-de-France
14:29Barcelona Sants
£1551One-way
0 changes
TGV INOUI9715
18:173h12
Montpellier-Saint-Roch
21:29Barcelona Sants
£1641One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Montpellier to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £32.

Distance: 284 km

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Most popular
Coach

£85

Average Price

£31

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

TGV INOUI

Most popular train company

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Montpellier to Barcelona train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 15:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
sncf-tgv-inoui9715
On time
16:17 Montpellier-Saint-Roch
3h12
19:29 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
Friday 18 July
RenfeAVE09730
On time
07:33 Montpellier-Saint-Roch
3h05
10:38 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
sncf-tgv-inoui971108:16 Montpellier-Saint-Roch
3h12
11:28 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
sncf-tgv-inoui971309:16 Montpellier-Sud-de-France
3h13
12:29 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE0974214:28 Montpellier-Saint-Roch
3h05
17:33 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Montpellier to Barcelona?

The best time to book your train from Montpellier to Barcelona is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Montpellier to Barcelona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Montpellier to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Montpellier to Barcelona.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Montpellier to Barcelona

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Trains from Montpellier to Barcelona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance
284 km
Average train duration
3h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£32
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
3h 5m
First train
06:15
Last train
18:18
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

Train companies: AVE, Renfe AVE INT and Renfe-SNCF trains Montpellier to Barcelona

Buy your official AVE, Renfe AVE INT and Renfe-SNCF train tickets to Barcelona from Montpellier from £35 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a train to Barcelona from Montpellier with AVE, the high-speed train from Renfe, the main Spanish rail operator and official travel partner of Omio. Search all AVE train timetables and tickets on Omio to find the best deals for a train from Montpellier to Barcelona covering the 176 miles (284 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Montpellier to Barcelona train ride for you. Renfe AVE even offers discount cards for regular customers, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, which can be used when buying AVE tickets on Omio.

Renfe covers around 9,300 miles (15, 000 km) between national and international routes, among which are its AVE routes that connect the main cities of Spain. AVE trains are well-known among travellers for providing ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience. Their trains are the most popular of Renfe’s fleet due to their high speeds reaching up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. They are also popular with travellers due to their premium services onboard, such as a restaurant, toilets, WiFi access, and entertainment.

FAQs: Montpellier to Barcelona train

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Important Stations and Airports in Montpellier and Barcelona

Montpellier
Barcelona
The major train station for departures in Montpellier is Montpellier Saint-Roch. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Montpellier Saint-Roch for your trip from Montpellier to Barcelona.
Amenities at train station
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information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
Dining
Dining
  • Galzin
  • Selecta
  • Agora
  • Les Halles Solanid
  • PAUL
  • Quick
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie
  • Crowne Plaza Montpellier
  • Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
Public transport options for Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Bus lines: 6, 7, 8, 11, 12
  • Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER L3, Intercités, AVE
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, but it is noted to be expensive.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Le Sud
  • Brasserie du Midi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France
  • Kyriad Montpellier Sud
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 180 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for TGV and regional trains
Public transport options for Montpellier-Sud-de-France
  • Bus: Line 606
  • Tram: Line 1 (requires a transfer to reach the station)
The major train station for arrivals in Barcelona is Barcelona Sants. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona Sants for your journey to Barcelona from Montpellier.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald’s
  • Caffe di Fiore
  • Ars Café
  • Café de l'Estació
  • Café de l’Estació Deli
  • Lavazza
  • Como
  • Peter's
  • Tutti Frutti
  • Enrique Tomás
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Apartments Eixample
  • Apartment Guell
  • Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in various locations inside the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona Sants
  • Metro lines: L3, L5
  • Bus lines: A1, A2
  • Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

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