The cheapest and fastest trains from Montpellier to Toulouse
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Toulouse will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 9 trains that leave Montpellier for Toulouse on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
876409 · 8762549:51 AM3h02Montpellier-Saint-Roch12:53 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
876425 · 869785:52 PM2h49Montpellier-Saint-Roch8:41 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
876421 · 869743:50 PM2h46Montpellier-Saint-Roch6:36 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
876423 · 8762324:51 PM2h52Montpellier-Saint-Roch7:43 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
876427 · 8762366:50 PM3h04Montpellier-Saint-Roch9:54 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
68258:07 PM2h12Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:19 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$871One-way0 transfers
68218:40 AM2h12Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:52 AMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$581One-way0 transfers
876411+
475810:51 AM2h22Montpellier-Saint-Roch1:13 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$621One-way1 transfer
876421 · 869743:50 PM2h46Montpellier-Saint-Roch6:36 PMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
876405 · 8762527:52 AM2h48Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:40 AMGare de Toulouse-Matabiau$521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Toulouse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Toulouse:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Toulouse costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $377 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Toulouse costing on average $392 (€317).
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Flight takes on average 7h 57m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 42m by train vs 2h 44m by car) and roughly $51 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $83 (€67)). 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 SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, 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.
Live departures
Montpellier to Toulouse train times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Toulouse trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
876405 · 876252 | 7:52 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h48 | 10:40 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
6821 | 8:40 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h12 | 10:52 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 transfersDirect | |
4756 | 9:06 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h09 | 11:15 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 transfersDirect | |
876409 · 876254 | 9:51 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h02 | 12:53 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
876411 · 876222 | 10:51 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h51 | 1:42 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
6823 | 12:06 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h10 | 2:16 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 transfersDirect | |
86985 · 86970 | 12:51 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h51 | 4:42 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
876421 · 86974 | 3:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h46 | 6:36 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
876423 · 876232 | 4:51 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h52 | 7:43 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
876425 · 86978 | 5:52 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h49 | 8:41 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
4766 | 7:05 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h14 | 9:19 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 transfersDirect | |
6825 | 8:07 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h12 | 10:19 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Montpellier to Toulouse
Trains from Montpellier to Toulouse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Montpellier to Toulouse trainsSNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Montpellier and Toulouse from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | Intercités
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Renfe Viajeros
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Montpellier to Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Toulouse 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 Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Montpellier to Toulouse
- 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 - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40
- Sat: 08:15 - 18:40
- Sun: 09:35 - 19:40
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
- Canteen & Bowl
- PAUL
- Starbucks
- Selecta
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
- Hotel Mermoz
- Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture
- Appart Hotel Clement Ader
- Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40
- Sat: 08:15 - 18:40
- Sun: 09:35 - 19:40
- Located in the main concourse.
- Metro lines: A
- Bus lines: L8, 14, Noct, 23, 27, Aéro
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Occitanie, Intercités, Intercités de Nuit
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with options for hourly, daily, or subscription-based reservations.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free of charge
- 286 places, covered
- Located in Hall 1
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket machines, and platforms for regional trains
- Metro: Line A
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
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