The cheapest and fastest trains from Lens to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
763 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lens to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lens to Montpellier will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lens 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 763 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 28 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, flight and coach for Lens to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lens to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 763 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£108 Average Price | £115 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lens to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Lens to Montpellier trains for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:05 Lens | 6h03 | 21:08 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
![]() | 07:39 Lens | 5h29 | 13:08 Montpellier | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lens to Montpellier
Trains from Lens to Montpellier run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 763 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 763 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF from Lens to Montpellier trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Lens and Montpellier from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lens to Montpellier train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lens 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 Lens and Montpellier
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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 Pain de la Bouche
- Le Tassili
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Louvre Lens
- Hotel Bollaert
- Hotel de France
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 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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