The cheapest and fastest trains from Montpellier to Madrid
Cheapest price
€193
Average price
€206
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
720 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Madrid will cost around €206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €193.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €321.
Distance: 720 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€144 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €358 Average price |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Montpellier to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, February 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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09742+ 06200 | On time 3:28 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 6h14 | 9:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
09730+ 06210 | On time 8:34 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 14h18 | 10:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
09730+ 06130 | On time 8:34 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 6h49 | 3:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
09730+ 06014 | On time 8:34 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 7h03 | 3:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Montpellier to Madrid
Trains from Montpellier to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 720 km distance in 6h 18m.
Distance 720 km |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 17:25 |
Train companies: AVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros from Montpellier to Madrid trainsAVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Montpellier and Madrid from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Montpellier to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Montpellier to Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
- Galzin
- Selecta
- Agora
- Les Halles Solanid
- PAUL
- Quick
- Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
- Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie
- Crowne Plaza Montpellier
- Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, but it is noted to be expensive.
- Restaurant Le Sud
- Brasserie du Midi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France
- Kyriad Montpellier Sud
- Located in the main hall
- 180 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for TGV and regional trains
- Bus: Line 606
- Tram: Line 1 (requires a transfer to reach the station)
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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