- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price on Aug 31
$250
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$337
Fastest journey on Aug 31
7 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
7 h 54 m
Trains on Aug 31
43
Distance
977 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Amsterdam will cost around $337 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $250.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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9339Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a train costs an average of $280.
Distance: 607 miles (977 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$280 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $373 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Amsterdam:
A bus is $164 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Amsterdam costing on average $248 (€201).
A bus is $196 (€159) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Amsterdam costing on average $280 (€227).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 55m faster (9h 32m by train vs 12h 27m by car) and roughly $92 (€75) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($280 (€227) vs $373 (€302)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6250+ 9439 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6250+ 9339 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6250+ 9463 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 11h59 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6250+ 9375 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 13h59 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6250+ 9363 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 11h59 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6250+ 9369 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 12h59 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6250+ 3157+ 9339 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h51 | 3:42 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
6250+ 9551+ 9435 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 8h03 | 3:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
6250+ 9339 | 7:51 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12562 · 6614+ 9463 | 9:10 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 10h40 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
12562 · 6614+ 9475 | 9:10 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 12h40 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
12562 · 6614+ 9375 | 9:10 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 12h40 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9862+ 9559 | 9:10 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 8h44 | 5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
12562 · 6616+ 9351+ 3165 | 9:10 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 8h32 | 5:42 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
12562 · 6616+ 9351 | 9:10 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 8h40 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9369 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 10h48 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9463 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 9h48 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9375 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 11h48 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9475 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 11h48 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9363 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 9h48 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9363+ 1873 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 9h42 | 7:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
6871 · 6618+ 9363 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 9h48 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
12348+ 9375 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 8h59 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12348+ 9369 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12348+ 9475 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 8h59 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12348+ 9381 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 9h59 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12348 · 7057+ 9579+ 19735 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 10h05 | 10:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
12348+ 9369+ 1877 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h53 | 8:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
12348+ 9369 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6204+ 9475 | 1:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 8h00 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6204+ 9381 | 1:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 9h00 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6204+ 9375 | 1:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 8h00 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6204+ 9375+ 1881 | 1:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 7h55 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
6204+ 9375 | 1:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 8h00 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
5500 · 6624+ 9381 | 1:57 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 8h53 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
12350+ 9381 | 2:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
6258+ 9381 | 2:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12350+ 9381 | 2:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h59 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
12350+ 1885+ 9381 | 2:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 7h54 | 10:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
9864+ 2019+ 1889+ 9271 | 2:54 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 8h51 | 11:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
9864+ 9583 | 2:54 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 9h02 | 11:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
9864+ 2019+ 3589+ 9271 | 2:54 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 8h59 | 11:53 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Amsterdam run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $154 (€125) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 15:50. The fastest train covers the 607 miles (977 km) distance in 7h 36m.
Distance 607 miles (977 km) |
Average train duration 9h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $154 (€125) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 36m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 3:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Amsterdam trains use the Montpellier-Sud-de-France to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montpellier-Sud-de-France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier-Sud-de-France has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Sud, Brasserie du Midi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France, Kyriad Montpellier Sud.
Montpellier Saint-Roch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Galzin, Selecta, Agora, Les Halles Solanid, PAUL, Quick
Free Wi-Fi. .
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
Nearby hotels include Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie, Crowne Plaza Montpellier, Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Schiphol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Grand Café Plaza, Café Rembrandt, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol Airport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schiphol Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol Airport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CitizenM Schiphol Airport.
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