The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£130
Fastest journey
6 h 12 m
Average duration
8 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Montpellier will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 5 trains that leave Caen for Montpellier every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 700 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 26 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Caen to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 700 km
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£110 Average Price | £119 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 7m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Caen to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Montpellier trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:06 Caen | 6h02 | 12:08 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:23 Caen | 6h48 | 19:11 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:50 Caen | 7h33 | 21:23 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:11 Caen | 13h14 | 04:25 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:01 Caen | 12h24 | 04:25 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Montpellier
Trains from Caen to Montpellier run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 700 km distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 700 km |
Average train duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TER BreizhGo from Caen to Montpellier trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Montpellier from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Montpellier train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen 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 Caen and Montpellier
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- 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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