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Barcelona → Montpellier

Driving from Barcelona to Montpellier

Montpellier lies 284 km (177 mi) north-east of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 4 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 347 km (216 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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The two ends, side by side
BarcelonaMontpellier
CountrySpainFrance
Population1.7 million248,252
Elevation47 m (154 ft)55 m (180 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Madrid)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Postal codes08001–0808034000–34967 CEDEX 2

What changes when you arrive in Montpellier

Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.

Where to book car hire from Barcelona to Montpellier

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
DiscoverCarsCompares local and international suppliers. Read the counter reviews before you pick.Check rental cars on DiscoverCars (opens www.discovercars.com in a new tab)
Auto EuropeA broker specialising in Europe, often with clearer all-in pricing for US renters.Get European rates on Auto Europe (opens www.autoeurope.com in a new tab)
Rentalcars.comBooking.com's car arm, with wide airport coverage worldwide.Compare suppliers on Rentalcars.com (opens www.rentalcars.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Montpellier

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Common questions

How far is Montpellier from Barcelona?

284 km (177 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Barcelona; by road roughly 347 km (216 mi).

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Montpellier by car?

About 4 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Montpellier?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Montpellier?

The Euro (EUR).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.