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Marseille to Montpellier Train Tickets & Timetable

Marseille to Montpellier trains depart mainly from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch, with some high-speed services using Montpellier Sud de France. The route is about 176 km by rail and commonly runs via Arles, Nimes, and Sete depending on the service pattern. TGV INOUI, TER regional trains, and Intercites services operate on this corridor, with around 20 to 25 direct departures on a typical weekday. The fastest trains take about 1 hour 31 minutes, while slower regional services can take around 2 hours 15 minutes. Second class and first class are available on most TGV INOUI and Intercites trains; TER services usually offer standard regional seating. One-way fares from Marseille to Montpellier start from about €10 ($11 USD) for low advance or regional fares and can rise to around €55 ($60 USD) for flexible or late-booked tickets. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

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Seats

Marseille

Montpellier

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

07:19

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 42m

09:01

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

Direct

SNCF 4756

from

3770 USD

1h 42m, Direct

07:19

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

09:01

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

from

3770 USD

Direct

SNCF 4756

09:25

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 35m

11:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

Direct

SNCF 4758

from

4273 USD

1h 35m, Direct

09:25

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

11:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

from

4273 USD

Direct

SNCF 4758

Day trains

13:25

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 35m

15:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

Direct

SNCF 4762

from

4021 USD

1h 35m, Direct

13:25

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

15:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

from

4021 USD

Direct

SNCF 4762

15:26

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 34m

17:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

Direct

SNCF 4764

from

3016 USD

1h 34m, Direct

15:26

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

17:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

from

3016 USD

Direct

SNCF 4764

Evening trains

19:23

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 37m

21:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

Direct

IC 4770

from

2822 USD

1h 37m, Direct

19:23

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

21:00

MontpellierMontpellier Saint-Roch

from

2822 USD

Direct

IC 4770

First train

06:21

Last train

19:23

Travel duration

1h 38m

Daily departures

Departure station

Marseille

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Montpellier

Ticket price

$17

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Marseille to Montpellier Route Overview

The Marseille to Montpellier line follows the lower Rhone and Mediterranean corridor, linking Provence with Languedoc rather than using a fully high-speed line for the whole trip. A distinctive part of the route is the passage near the Camargue wetlands between Arles and Nimes, where flat marshland and lagoons replace the limestone hills around Marseille. Seat reservations are mandatory on TGV INOUI and Intercites, while TER tickets are generally valid for regional trains under the conditions printed on the ticket and do not include assigned seats. Choose Montpellier Saint-Roch for the historic center; Montpellier Sud de France is outside the center and normally requires a tram, shuttle, taxi, or local transfer.

Travel time

1h 38m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 34m

Longest trip

2h 6m

Marseille

Marseille is France's oldest major city and the main rail hub of Provence. Marseille Saint-Charles station sits above the city center near the Canebiere, with metro links to the Vieux-Port and local trains toward Aix-en-Provence, Toulon, and Avignon.

Marseille St-Charles

Station

Marseille Blancarde

Station

1h 38m

Montpellier

Montpellier is a university city in Occitanie with a compact historic center around the Ecusson and Place de la Comedie. Montpellier Saint-Roch station is within walking distance of the center, while Montpellier Sud de France serves selected TGV services southeast of the city.

Montpellier Saint-Roch

Station

Montpellier Sud de France

Station

Montpellier St-Roch

Station

Practical Information for TGV, Intercites and TER Travelers

Marseille to Montpellier trains use a mix of French high-speed, intercity, and regional trainsets. Keep luggage labeled and small enough to lift onto racks or into end-of-car storage areas.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI and Intercites services, passengers may generally bring 2 large pieces of luggage plus 1 item of hand baggage, provided each item can be carried and stored by the passenger. TER regional services do not normally weigh bags, but luggage must not block aisles, doors, or seats.

Storage Facilities

TGV INOUI trains have overhead racks for cabin bags and larger racks near carriage entrances. Intercites and TER trainsets vary, with overhead shelves and limited end-of-car space, so large suitcases are easier to manage on less crowded off-peak departures.

Special Items

Folded bicycles in covers, skis, and musical instruments are accepted when they fit luggage areas and do not obstruct circulation. Fully assembled bicycles require a bike space only on services that offer one, and reservations may be required on Intercites or specific regional trains.

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Marseille to Montpellier Map

The Marseille to Montpellier rail route runs west from Marseille Saint-Charles through the Provence and lower Rhone corridor toward Occitanie. Direct trains commonly pass Arles and Nimes, then continue toward Montpellier Saint-Roch; some high-speed services use Montpellier Sud de France. The line gives views of industrial port approaches near Marseille, open land near the Camargue, vineyards and lagoons around Sete on some routings, and the urban approach into Montpellier.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 37m

Price from

$17

Departures

167

Rating

Train

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 37m

Price from

$19

Departures

Rating

Train

TER

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 3m

Price from

$18

Departures

Rating

The Marseille to Montpellier train links Marseille Saint-Charles with Montpellier Saint-Roch in about 1 hour 31 minutes on the fastest departures, keeping both ends close to the city center. Buses are usually cheaper but often take about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes and may use coach stops away from the rail station. Flying is not practical for this city pair because there are no frequent nonstop flights and airport transfers would outweigh the short rail distance. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint than road or air travel on this 176 km corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 38m

$17-$41

Bus

Apprx.

3h 0m

$8-$30

Flight

Apprx.

4h 0m

$120-$300

FAQ about the Marseille - Montpellier Route

How fast is the Marseille to Montpellier train?

TGV INOUI trainsets used on French high-speed routes can reach 300 km/h (186 mph), but the Marseille to Montpellier trip includes long classic-line sections where speeds are lower. Intercites and TER trains run at lower maximum speeds and stop more often.

Are rail passes valid from Marseille to Montpellier?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on SNCF trains between Marseille and Montpellier, but TGV INOUI and Intercites services require paid seat reservations. TER regional trains generally do not require reservations. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How much is the train from Marseille to Montpellier?

One-way Marseille to Montpellier train fares start from about €10 ($11 USD) for low advance or regional fares and can rise to around €55 ($60 USD) for flexible or late-booked tickets. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Marseille to Montpellier?

The fastest Marseille to Montpellier trains take about 1 hour 31 minutes. Many direct TGV INOUI and Intercites services take around 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours, while TER regional departures can take about 2 hours 15 minutes depending on stops.

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