The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
It's difficult to get from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier without transferring at least once.
17472+
47608:32 AM4h31Nice Saint-Augustin1:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1421One-way1 transfer
17488+
47704:18 PM4h42Nice Saint-Augustin9:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1421One-way1 transfer
17476+
476210:32 AM4h28Nice Saint-Augustin3:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1451One-way1 transfer
17480+
476412:30 PM4h30Nice Saint-Augustin5:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1491One-way1 transfer
17484+
47662:32 PM4h28Nice Saint-Augustin7:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1491One-way1 transfer
17476+
476210:32 AM4h28Nice Saint-Augustin3:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1451One-way1 transfer
17484+
47662:32 PM4h28Nice Saint-Augustin7:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1491One-way1 transfer
17480+
476412:30 PM4h30Nice Saint-Augustin5:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1491One-way1 transfer
17472+
47608:32 AM4h31Nice Saint-Augustin1:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1421One-way1 transfer
17486 · 876566+
62773:33 PM4h38Nice Saint-Augustin8:11 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1681One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $318 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier costing on average $343 (€273).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Flight takes on average 8h 43m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€55) compared to roughly $108 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€31). The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17472+ 4760 | 8:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h31 | 1:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17474 · 876558 | 9:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h55 | 2:27 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17476+ 4762 | 10:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h28 | 3:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17480+ 4764 | 12:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h30 | 5:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17482 · 876562 | 1:31 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h54 | 6:25 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17484+ 4766 | 2:32 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h28 | 7:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17486 · 876566 | 3:33 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h52 | 8:25 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
17486 · 876566+ 6277 | 3:33 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h38 | 8:11 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 2 transfers | |
17488+ 4770 | 4:18 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h42 | 9:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier
Trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:32, the last at 15:58. The fastest train covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 7:32 AM |
Last train 3:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and Montpellier from $17 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
ZOU!
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier 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 Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Montpellier
- 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)
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