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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Montpellier
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
595 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Montpellier will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 21 trains that leave Paris for Montpellier on Wed, Jul 15, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 595 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
62796:56 PM3h12Paris Gare de Lyon10:08 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1031One-way0 transfers- 62255:42 PM3h29Paris Gare de Lyon9:11 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1031One-way0 transfers
- 62277:42 PM3h29Paris Gare de Lyon11:11 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1031One-way0 transfers
- 627510:56 AM3h12Paris Gare de Lyon2:08 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1111One-way0 transfers
57418:57 PM9h28Paris Gare d'Austerlitz6:25 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1231One-way0 transfers
- 627510:56 AM3h12Paris Gare de Lyon2:08 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1111One-way0 transfers
- 62796:56 PM3h12Paris Gare de Lyon10:08 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1031One-way0 transfers
- 62718:56 AM3h14Paris Gare de Lyon12:10 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1501One-way0 transfers
- 62774:56 PM3h15Paris Gare de Lyon8:11 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1341One-way0 transfers
- 123477:42 AM3h15Paris Gare de Lyon10:57 AMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$1671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Paris to Montpellier:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Montpellier costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Montpellier costing on average $205 (€168).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (6h 26m by train vs 7h 29m by car) and roughly $96 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($114 (€93) vs $210 (€172)). 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 | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, 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
Paris to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Montpellier trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12331 | 6:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 10:11 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9711 | 6:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 10:11 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12347 | 7:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h15 | 10:57 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9713 | 7:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h15 | 10:57 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6605 · 6823 | 7:52 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h08 | 12:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
| 6271 | 8:56 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h14 | 12:10 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6609 · 9812 | 10:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h03 | 2:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
| 12339 | 10:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 2:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6229 | 10:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 2:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6275 | 10:56 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h12 | 2:08 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6611 · 9826 | 11:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h50 | 3:50 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1 transfer | |
6111+ 879649+ 86989 | 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h09 | 4:47 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 transfers | |
| 12337 | 2:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 6:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9715 | 2:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 6:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6619 · 9879 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h08 | 7:08 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
| 6277 | 4:56 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h15 | 8:11 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6225 | 5:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 9:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6627 · 9836 | 5:52 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h11 | 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
| 6279 | 6:56 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h11 | 10:07 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6227 | 7:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 11:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5741 | 8:57 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 9h28 | 6:25 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 transfersDirect | |
5781+881406+ 4756 | 9:25 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 11h36 | 9:01 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 transfers | |
| 3751+6871 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 11h43 | 9:56 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Paris to Montpellier
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Trains from Paris to Montpellier run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 369 miles (595 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 369 miles (595 km) |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris to Montpellier trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris and Montpellier from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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