The cheapest and fastest trains from Thionville to Montpellier
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
6 h 38 m
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
663 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thionville to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thionville to Montpellier will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 3 trains that leave Thionville for Montpellier on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 663 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 38 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 8 h 4 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.
10:04 AM8h04Thionville6:08 PMMontpellier$1151One-way0 transfers
10:43 AM7h22Thionville6:05 PMMontpellier$1681One-way0 transfers
3:34 PM6h38Thionville10:12 PMMontpellier$2431One-way0 transfers
3:34 PM6h38Thionville10:12 PMMontpellier$2431One-way0 transfers
10:43 AM7h22Thionville6:05 PMMontpellier$1681One-way0 transfers
10:04 AM8h04Thionville6:08 PMMontpellier$1151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Thionville to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thionville to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 411 miles (663 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$189 Average price | $213 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Thionville to Montpellier:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thionville to Montpellier costing on average $189 (€151).
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thionville to Montpellier costing on average $213 (€170).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 17h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 35m faster (6h 24m by train vs 7h 59m by car) and roughly $57 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($189 (€151) vs $246 (€196)). 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 Luxembourg Railways (CFL).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Thionville to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Thionville to Montpellier trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:34 AM Thionville | 7h37 | 5:11 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:43 AM Thionville | 7h22 | 6:05 PM Montpellier | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thionville to Montpellier
Trains from Thionville to Montpellier run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $113 (€90) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 411 miles (663 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 411 miles (663 km) |
Average train duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€90) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) from Thionville to Montpellier trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) trains will get you between Thionville and Montpellier from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
FAQs: Trains from Thionville to Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thionville 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 Thionville to Montpellier
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Titanic
- La Table de Louise
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Best Western Plus Thionville Centre
- Tulip Inn Residence Thionville
- Hotel Kyriad Prestige Thionville
- Located in the main hall
- 84 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and international trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 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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