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Musée de la Citadelle
Local history museum inside the citadel, presenting the monument’s military past and Sisteron’s strategic role through displays and models.
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Sisteron is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Sisteron will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Montpellier to Sisteron you need to make at least one change.
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17410The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Sisteron trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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17410+ 4657 | 12:58 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h47 | 18:45 Sisteron station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Sisteron run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 16:37. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 6:46 |
Last train 16:37 |
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Local history museum inside the citadel, presenting the monument’s military past and Sisteron’s strategic role through displays and models.
Museum devoted to Provençal heritage, with reconstructed interiors, tools and objects that illustrate everyday life in the region.
Small museum exploring old transport and roads in the region, offering a niche look at travel and local infrastructure history.
Main old-town square framed by historic buildings and arcades, ideal for absorbing the atmosphere at the heart of Sisteron.
Pleasant riverside promenade along the Durance, appreciated for open views towards the citadel and the surrounding cliffs.
Viewpoint area near the citadel approach, popular for photographs of the old town, the Durance valley and the Rocher de la Baume.
Agneau de Sisteron is prized Provençal lamb from the area, known for tender, delicate meat from pasture-raised flocks in the Alpine foothills.
Daube provençale is a slow-cooked beef stew with red wine, herbs and vegetables, traditional across Haute-Provence and well suited to mountain cooking.
Pieds et paquets is a classic Provençal dish of stuffed tripe parcels and sheep's trotters simmered for hours with wine, tomato and herbs.
Traditional restaurant in Sisteron serving Provençal and regional dishes in a warm, relaxed setting near the historic centre.
Refined hotel restaurant offering polished Provençal cuisine and a quieter dining room for a more formal meal in Sisteron.
Established local address for regional French cooking and seasonal plates, with a casual atmosphere suited to lunch or dinner.
Sisteron is moderate for Provence: rooms and dining are usually cheaper than major Riviera spots, but summer stays and tourist-centre meals raise costs. Walking keeps local transport spend low.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, and small change for cafés is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Sisteron 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 Sisteron, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Sisteron trains use the Montpellier Saint-Roch to Sisteron station pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Sisteron 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.
Sisteron has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Brasero, La Table du Chef
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sisteron. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Sisteron: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sisteron: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sisteron: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Sisteron, Hotel Le Tivoli, Hotel de la Citadelle.
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