1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£90
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£145
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 14 m
Trains on 17 Sept
10
Distance
783 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Lille will cost around £145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 10 trains from Montpellier to Lille, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 783 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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.
6250 · 7569
12562
5182
12348 · 7057
12330 · 7037
5182
6200 · 7025
9862
12562
12348 · 7057Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £107.
Distance: 783 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£105 Average Price | £107 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Lille:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lille costing on average £105.
A coach is £58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lille costing on average £107.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Coach takes on average 13h 12m.
The journey is about 3h 18m faster (6h 28m by train vs 9h 46m by car) and roughly £126 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£105 vs £231). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Lille trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6200 · 7025 | 5:50 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h17 | 11:07 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
6250 · 7569 | 7:51 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 5h57 | 13:48 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
12330 · 7037 | 8:50 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h28 | 14:18 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
9862 | 9:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 5h18 | 14:28 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
12562 | 9:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 5h18 | 14:28 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
12348 · 7057 | 12:51 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 5h23 | 18:14 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
6204 · 7065 | 13:50 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h43 | 19:33 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
5500 · 5192 | 13:57 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h47 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
5500 · 5192 · 5288 | 13:57 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h44 | 19:41 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
5182 | 17:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 4h56 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Lille run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 783 km distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 783 km |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 21:48 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Lille 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 Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Lille trains use the Montpellier-Sud-de-France to Lille-Europe station pair, with some services arriving at Lille Flandres. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montpellier Saint-Roch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Galzin, Selecta, Agora, Les Halles Solanid, PAUL, Quick
Free Wi-Fi. .
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
Nearby hotels include Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie, Crowne Plaza Montpellier, Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch.
Montpellier-Sud-de-France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier-Sud-de-France has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Sud, Brasserie du Midi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France, Kyriad Montpellier Sud.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Lille CHR is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille CHR has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Lille CHR: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille CHR: Ramps, restrooms.
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