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Musée du Château de Tarascon
Museum inside the castle presenting history, architecture, and collections that illuminate Tarascon’s princely and military past.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€1
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€9
Fastest journey on Aug 29
58 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
58 m
Trains on Aug 29
2
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Tarascon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Tarascon will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €1.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 2 trains from Montpellier to Tarascon, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Tarascon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Tarascon take longer:
Train takes on average 57m.
The journey is about 23m faster (57m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€10 vs €18). 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.
Direct services run with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Tarascon trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
876416 | Delayed 12:17 PM 2:12 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h00 | 3:12 PM Tarascon station | 0 transfersDirect | |
876542 | On time 3:27 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h06 | 4:33 PM Tarascon station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
![]() | 11:12 AM Montpellier | 0h58 | 12:10 PM Tarascon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Montpellier to Tarascon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €1 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 20:26. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €1 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 8:26 PM |
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Discover the best of Tarascon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarascon trip today.
Museum inside the castle presenting history, architecture, and collections that illuminate Tarascon’s princely and military past.
Museum dedicated to local traditions and the legendary Tarasque, useful for understanding Tarascon’s folklore and civic identity.
Castle exhibition rooms presenting period furnishings, defensive design, and curated displays within an exceptional medieval setting.
Main square near key monuments, ideal for absorbing old-town atmosphere, events, and everyday life in central Tarascon.
Atmospheric old-town area of narrow lanes and stone façades, best explored on foot for its authentic Provençal character.
Riverside walk with broad views of the Rhône, bridge, and castle, especially appealing in softer morning or evening light.
Aïoli garni is a Provençal platter of vegetables, fish, eggs, and garlic mayonnaise, celebrated on feast days across the lower Rhône and nearby towns like Tarascon.
Daube provençale is a slow-braised beef stew with red wine, herbs, and olives. It is a classic family dish of Provence and the Rhône valley.
Gardianne de taureau is a Camargue bull stew cooked with red wine and herbs. It is strongly tied to regional cattle culture near Tarascon.
Traditional Provençal restaurant in central Tarascon known for regional dishes and a relaxed historic-town atmosphere.
Established dining address near Tarascon serving refined Provençal cuisine in an elegant setting popular for special meals.
Casual local venue for pizzas, grills, and French staples, appreciated for dependable service and an easygoing atmosphere.
Moderate for Provence: rooms and dining cost more than smaller French towns, but local transit is limited and many sights nearby are low-cost.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Tarascon -> Place du Marché, Tarascon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Tarascon 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 Tarascon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Tarascon trains use the Montpellier Saint-Roch to Tarascon station pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Tarascon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Tarascon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Maison Penchée, Le Mistral
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Tarascon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tarascon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tarascon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tarascon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarascon: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Provence, Le Provençal.
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