The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille to Montpellier
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Montpellier will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $43.
Of the 6 trains that leave Marseille for Montpellier every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.
47665:22 PM1h38Marseille Saint-Charles7:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$431One-way0 changes
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869859:31 AM3h16Marseille Saint-Charles12:47 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$501One-way1 change
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8764337:42 PM3h10Marseille Saint-Charles10:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$501One-way1 change
47567:19 AM1h42Marseille Saint-Charles9:01 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$701One-way0 changes
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8793522:03 PM2h44Marseille Saint-Charles4:47 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$701One-way2 changes
47665:22 PM1h38Marseille Saint-Charles7:00 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$431One-way0 changes
47567:19 AM1h42Marseille Saint-Charles9:01 AMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$701One-way0 changes
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8793828:13 PM2h39Marseille Saint-Charles10:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$881One-way2 changes
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8793522:03 PM2h44Marseille Saint-Charles4:47 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$701One-way2 changes
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8764337:42 PM3h10Marseille Saint-Charles10:52 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$501One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Marseille to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 126 km
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2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Marseille to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Montpellier trains for today, Saturday, 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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879502+ 876407 | 5:50 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h58 | 8:48 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
4756 | 7:19 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h42 | 9:01 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 changesdirect | |
879510+ 86985 | 9:39 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h08 | 12:47 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
6122+ 879352+ 876423 | 2:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h21 | 4:47 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
876562 | 4:25 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h03 | 6:28 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 changesdirect | |
6128+ 879368+ 876429 | 5:16 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h32 | 7:48 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
876566 | 6:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h03 | 8:25 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille to Montpellier
Trains from Marseille to Montpellier run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 but you can travel from only $7 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 9:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, AVE, ZOU!, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Regionale, Renfe Viajeros from Marseille to Montpellier trainsSNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, AVE, ZOU!, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Regionale, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Marseille and Montpellier from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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AVE
SNCF | TGV INOUI
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Regionale
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TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
TER
Renfe Viajeros
FAQs: Marseille to Montpellier train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille 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
Important Stations and Airports in Marseille and Montpellier
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Square Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Banque
- La Table de l'Ours
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone
- Ibis Marseille Timone
- Hotel Azur
- Located near the main entrance
- 115 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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