What is the distance between Madrid and Montpellier?

About 447 miles (721 km) separate Madrid and Montpellier.

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

If you're headed to Montpellier from Madrid, chances are that your bus will leave from Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Sabines. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Maguelone, Pic Saint-Loup, Montpellier Cathedral, Notre-Dame des Tables and Espiguette Beach (Le Grau du Roi).

Bus Madrid to Montpellier from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	12h 45m	9:35am	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Madrid (South)	12h 15m	7:20am	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	18h 25m	3:15pm	Sabines	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Avenida de América	14h 45m	1:15am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Estación Sur	12h 50m	7:20pm	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	14h 10m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	13h 26m	1:40pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Estación Sur	12h 50m	7:20pm	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	8:35am	Estación Sur	13h 40m	10:15pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Estación Sur	13h 45m	1:15am	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	11:55am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	13h 20m	1:15am	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	13h 26m	1:40pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	13h 26m	1:40pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estación Sur	13h 45m	1:15am	Montpellier	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	12h 45m	9:35am	Sabines	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Madrid (South)	12h 15m	7:20am	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	18h 25m	3:15pm	Sabines	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Estación Sur	13h 40m	10:15pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	11:55am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	13h 20m	1:15am	Montpellier	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	14h 10m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Montpellier on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Estación Sur	13h 40m	10:15pm	Montpellier	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Madrid (South)	12h 15m	7:20am	Sabines	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Estación Sur	12h 50m	7:20pm	Montpellier	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estación Sur	14h 40m	1:40pm	86 Rue de la Madeleine	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	18h 25m	3:15pm	Sabines	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid 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 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

447 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $185	Average Duration13h 41m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $111	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Montpellier?

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, 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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,802 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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

3.5/511,144 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Montpellier by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and Montpellier?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Montpellier?
What are the best sights and things to do in Montpellier?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$53

11/20

$54

Today

$54

11/22

$44

11/23

$41

11/24

$41

11/25

$39

11/26

$41

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Montpellier was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $150 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Montpellier based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.