Bus from Montpellier to Barcelona: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montpellier to Barcelona on March 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar BusBus
Montpellier
Barcelona NordCheapest
FlixbusBus
Sabines
Barcelona NordFastest
BlaBlaCar BusBus
Montpellier
Barcelona NordNo tags
ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
86 Rue de la Madeleine
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Sabines
Barcelona NordNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Montpellier to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
3h 5mAverage Duration
286 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$19 - $181Average Duration4h 50m
7kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$36 - $200Average Duration3h 5m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montpellier to Barcelona by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Montpellier to Barcelona start from $19. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    The average bus travel time from Montpellier to Barcelona is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 280 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Montpellier to Barcelona route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, Itabus, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    The earliest bus departs from Montpellier to Barcelona at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    A bus trip from Montpellier to Barcelona generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61438 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montpellier to Barcelona?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-14
$47
03-15
$58
Today
$26
03-17
$23
03-18
$23
03-19
$22
03-20
$20
03-21
$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Montpellier to Barcelona was searched and found on Mar 20, 2026 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $167 for a bus ticket from Montpellier to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2026-03-20.

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 Montpellier to Barcelona?

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