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Montpellier to Paris Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

The Montpellier to Paris train route is served mainly by TGV INOUI and OUIGO high-speed trains operated by SNCF Voyageurs. Departures use Montpellier Saint-Roch in the city center and Montpellier Sud de France on the bypass line, with arrival at Paris Gare de Lyon. Direct trains commonly call at Nimes, Valence TGV, Lyon Part-Dieu, or Le Creusot TGV depending on the service pattern. Around 15 to 20 direct departures run on a typical day, with more choice on Fridays, Sundays, and holiday periods. The high-speed rail distance is about 746 km, and the fastest direct TGV takes about 3 hours 11 minutes, while slower direct services take around 3 hours 50 minutes to just over 4 hours. One-way fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) for OUIGO advance fares and can rise to around €160 ($173 USD) for last-minute or flexible TGV INOUI fares. 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

Montpellier

Paris

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

07:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

3h 13m

11:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 12346

from

218 USD

3h 13m, Direct

07:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

11:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

218 USD

Direct

OUI 12346

07:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

3h 13m

11:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 6250

from

326 USD

3h 13m, Direct

07:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

11:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

326 USD

Direct

OUI 6250

Day trains

12:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

3h 21m

16:12

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 12348

from

150 USD

3h 21m, Direct

12:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

16:12

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

150 USD

Direct

OUI 12348

12:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

3h 21m

16:12

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

SNCF 9708

from

141 USD

3h 21m, Direct

12:51

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

16:12

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

141 USD

Direct

SNCF 9708

Evening trains

18:50

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

3h 14m

22:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 12352

from

218 USD

3h 14m, Direct

18:50

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

22:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

218 USD

Direct

OUI 12352

18:50

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

3h 14m

22:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 9704

from

218 USD

3h 14m, Direct

18:50

MontpellierMontpellier Sud de France

22:04

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

218 USD

Direct

OUI 9704

First train

05:25

Last train

21:42

Travel duration

3h 47m

Daily departures

Departure station

Montpellier

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Paris

Ticket price

$58

How to Book Train Tickets Online from Montpellier to Paris

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Flexible Exchanges & Cancellations

Exchange and cancellation conditions depend on the selected Montpellier to Paris fare. TGV INOUI flexible fares usually allow more changes than OUIGO basic tickets, which are more restrictive and charge fees for some changes.

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Montpellier to Paris Route Overview

The Montpellier to Paris TGV leaves the Mediterranean plain and joins France's north-south high-speed axis via the LGV Mediterranee, LGV Rhone-Alpes, and LGV Sud-Est. A distinctive feature is the choice between Montpellier Saint-Roch, the central station near Place de la Comedie, and Montpellier Sud de France, a newer out-of-center station used by some high-speed services. TGV INOUI tickets are train-specific and seat reservations are included, while OUIGO is reservation-only with a more limited service model and paid options for extra luggage. Non-reserved travel is not used on French TGV services, so passengers should board the exact train shown on the ticket.

Travel time

3h 47m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 12m

Longest trip

10h 14m

Montpellier

Montpellier is a university city in southern France, known for its medieval center, Place de la Comedie, and tram network. Trains to Paris depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch in the city center and from Montpellier Sud de France, which is reached by shuttle, taxi, or local transport links.

Montpellier St-Roch

Montpellier Saint-Roch, 1, Place Auguste Gibert, Gares, Centre, Montpellier, Hérault, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 34000, France

Montpellier Sud de France

Montpellier-Sud-de-France, 1521, Rue de la Fontaine de la Banquière, Boirargues, Lattes, Montpellier, Hérault, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 34000, France

Montpellier St-Roch

Station

3h 47m

Paris

Paris is France's capital, with major cultural districts around the Louvre, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Montmartre, and the Marais. Montpellier trains arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, southeast of the center, with Metro lines 1 and 14, RER A and D, taxis, and onward trains.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI trains between Montpellier and Paris offer Second Class and First Class. Second Class has reserved 2+2 seating, power sockets on many trainsets, and access to the cafe-bar when available. First Class has wider reserved seats, more legroom, a quieter coach layout, and access to Business Premiere conditions on selected fares. OUIGO trains on this route use a low-cost model with one main seating class, mandatory reservation, paid options for larger luggage, preferred seats, and onboard extras. Fare conditions differ by product: TGV INOUI fares may include more flexible exchange rules, while OUIGO tickets are usually more restrictive.

from

$90

2nd Class

from

$100

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

Luggage rules differ between TGV INOUI and OUIGO on the Montpellier to Paris route. Check the product selected before arriving at the station.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may usually bring 2 large pieces up to 130 cm each plus 1 item of hand baggage, all labeled with the passenger's name. OUIGO includes 1 cabin bag and 1 small hand item; larger or additional bags must be added as a paid option before travel.

Storage Facilities

TGV trainsets have overhead racks for smaller bags and luggage stacks near coach entrances for larger suitcases. OUIGO has less spare luggage space because trains use a denser seating layout, so large items should match the allowance on the ticket.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, snowboards, and musical instruments must be packed and fit within the accepted size rules. Fully assembled bicycles require a bookable bike space where offered on TGV INOUI; OUIGO accepts only certain packed or folded bikes with the correct paid option.

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Montpellier to Paris Map

The Montpellier to Paris route runs north from Montpellier Saint-Roch or Montpellier Sud de France through the Nimes area, then onto the LGV Mediterranee toward Valence TGV. It continues via the Rhone valley high-speed corridor, bypassing or serving Lyon depending on the train, then uses the LGV Sud-Est through Burgundy toward Paris Gare de Lyon. From the train, views shift from Languedoc vineyards and the lower Rhone plain to farmland and wooded sections south of Paris.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The Montpellier to Paris train links Montpellier Saint-Roch or Sud de France with Paris Gare de Lyon without airport transfers. Long-distance buses usually take 10 to 12 hours between Montpellier and Paris Bercy or other coach stops, often overnight. Flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Paris take about 1 hour 30 minutes in the air, but airport access, security, and baggage time add several hours. Electric high-speed rail also produces lower emissions per passenger than flying on this domestic corridor.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 30m

Price from

$58

Departures

264

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 39m

Price from

$59

Departures

238

Rating

Train

TGVOUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 25m

Price from

$62

Departures

137

Rating

Train

ICN

Changes

Direct

Travel time

10h 10m

Price from

$48

Departures

Rating

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 47m

$58-$211

Bus

Apprx.

10h 30m

$25-$90

Flight

Apprx.

1h 30m

$70-$260

Cities at Both Ends

Montpellier grew around a medieval medical school and today centers on Place de la Comedie, the Ecusson old town, and tram links to Saint-Roch station. Paris receives the route at Gare de Lyon, near the Seine and Bastille, with direct Metro and RER access to the Louvre, the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and Montmartre.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

Montpellier

Southern France rail hub on the Mediterranean corridor, served by TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Occitanie, and Intercites.

FAQ about the Montpellier - Paris Route

How long is the train from Montpellier to Paris?

The fastest direct TGV from Montpellier to Paris takes about 3 hours 11 minutes. Many direct services take between 3 hours 20 minutes and 4 hours, depending on whether they depart from Saint-Roch or Sud de France and which intermediate stops are included.

How do I book Montpellier to Paris train tickets?

Book Montpellier to Paris tickets on Rail Monsters by choosing your travel date, station, and service, then selecting a TGV INOUI or OUIGO fare. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and provides mobile apps for iOS and Android for managing bookings and e-tickets.

How much is the train from Montpellier to Paris?

One-way Montpellier to Paris train fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) on OUIGO advance tickets and can rise to around €160 ($173 USD) for last-minute or flexible TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How fast is the TGV from Montpellier to Paris?

TGV INOUI and OUIGO services on the Montpellier to Paris route can reach 320 km/h (199 mph) on the French high-speed line sections. Average speed is lower because trains slow for station calls, approaches to Montpellier, and arrival into Paris Gare de Lyon.

Does a Eurail or Interrail pass cover Montpellier to Paris?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on TGV INOUI services in France, but a paid seat reservation is required and pass-holder places can be limited. OUIGO is generally not covered by Eurail or Interrail passes. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for Montpellier to Paris trains.

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