Day trip from Montpellier to Mataró
Mataró lies 258 km (160 mi) south-west of Montpellier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 258 km (160 mi) apart, Mataró is a realistic day trip from Montpellier: about 4 h 12 min each way by road.
| Montpellier | Mataró | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Spain |
| Population | 248,252 | 126,988 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 34000–34967 CEDEX 2 | 08300–08304 |
What changes when you arrive in Mataró
Crossing from France into Spain: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book tours and tickets in Mataró
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Staying in Mataró
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Common questions
How far is Mataró from Montpellier?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Montpellier; by road roughly 315 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Mataró by road?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montpellier and Mataró?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Mataró?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.