1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£0.90
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
14 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
14 m
Trains on 05 Sept
14
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Sète is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Sète will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £0.90.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 14 trains from Montpellier to Sète, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.
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876357
876347
876343
876345
6825
4756
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6229
9836Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Sète among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 27 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Sète:
A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Montpellier to Sète costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Sète take longer:
Coach takes on average 25m.
The journey is about 30m faster (16m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£4 vs £6). 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 TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Sète trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6229 | On time 14:16 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h15 | 14:31 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
86987 | On time 14:51 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h16 | 15:07 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876357 | 15:30 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h21 | 15:51 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876421 | On time 15:50 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h17 | 16:07 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876213 | On time 16:13 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h20 | 16:33 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876121 | 16:32 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h21 | 16:53 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
86989 | 16:51 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h16 | 17:07 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876611 | 17:29 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h17 | 17:46 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876361 | 17:34 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h21 | 17:55 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876425 | 17:53 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h16 | 18:09 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876125 | 18:36 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h22 | 18:58 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876427 | 18:50 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h17 | 19:07 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876127 | 19:14 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h22 | 19:36 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
6825 | 20:07 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h14 | 20:21 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
6277 | 20:17 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0h15 | 20:32 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876566 | 20:29 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h17 | 20:46 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876431 | 20:51 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h16 | 21:07 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
6225 | 21:17 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h14 | 21:31 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
9836 | 22:08 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h15 | 22:23 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
6279 | 22:17 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0h14 | 22:31 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
457005 | 23:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h45 | 23:50 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
876403 | 6:49 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h15 | 7:04 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
4756 | 9:06 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h14 | 9:20 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876343 | 9:26 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h22 | 9:48 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876345 | 11:35 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h21 | 11:56 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
876347 | 13:22 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h22 | 13:44 Sète station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Montpellier to Sète run on average 13 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £0.90 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 14m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £0.90 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 23:05 |
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Museum on Paul Valéry with art, manuscripts and exhibitions, plus one of the city’s finest viewpoints above the Mediterranean and marine cemetery.
Dedicated to Georges Brassens, this interactive museum explores the singer’s life, songs and influence through recordings, objects and displays.
Regional contemporary art centre in a former warehouse, showing changing exhibitions by French and international artists near the old harbour.
Panoramic hill above Sète with walking routes, gardens and sweeping views over the port, sea, beaches and Thau lagoon.
Lively canal lined with quays, boats and townhouses. It captures Sète’s maritime character and is especially pleasant for an evening stroll.
The city’s main seafront promenade, ideal for walking beside the beach, with broad sea views and easy access to the Corniche district.
A rich tomato and saffron fish soup with monkfish or conger, potatoes and aioli. It is Sète’s signature fishermen’s dish.
Octopus stuffed with a savoury mixture, then gently braised in tomato sauce. A classic Sétois family dish linked to local Italian heritage.
Cuttlefish simmered in a tomato, wine and herb sauce, often served with rice or pasta. A staple of Sète’s port cooking.
Elegant restaurant focused on polished fish and seafood cookery, suited to a more leisurely dinner near the harbour.
Well-regarded waterside address serving refined Mediterranean dishes, especially seafood, in a smart but relaxed setting.
Lively seafood restaurant on the quays, known for shellfish platters, local fish and a traditional port atmosphere.
Moderate for southern France: lodging rises in summer, seafood dining is mid-priced, and local buses are inexpensive.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Sète 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 Sète, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Sète trains use the Montpellier Saint-Roch to Sète station pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Sète 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.
Sète is 1 km from Sète city centre. Public transport options include:
Sète has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grand Bleu, La Marine
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sète. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sète. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sète: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sète: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sète: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Paris, Hotel L'Orque Bleue, Hotel Azur.
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