
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Luggage
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 9 m
Trains on 17 Sept
19
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Toulouse will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 19 trains from Montpellier to Toulouse, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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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4764Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a flight costs an average of £367.
Distance: 196 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £367 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Toulouse:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Toulouse costing on average £27.
A coach is £358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Toulouse costing on average £367.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 57m.
Flight takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Toulouse trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4770 | Delayed 20:35 21:05Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h11 | 22:46 22:46Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
86967 · 876250 | 5:51 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h49 | 8:40 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876205 | 6:10 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h02 | 9:12 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
4752 | 7:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h12 | 9:17 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876405 · 876252 | 7:52 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h48 | 10:40 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
6821 | 8:40 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h12 | 10:52 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
4756 | 9:06 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h09 | 11:15 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876409 · 876254 | 9:51 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h02 | 12:53 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4758 | 11:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h08 | 13:13 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876413 · 876256 | 11:49 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h52 | 14:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4760 | 13:07 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h08 | 15:15 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
6823 | 14:09 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h11 | 16:20 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
4762 | 15:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h13 | 17:18 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876421 · 876260 | 15:50 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h46 | 18:36 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876213 | 16:13 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h51 | 19:04 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
4764 | 17:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h11 | 19:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876425 · 876262 | 17:53 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h48 | 20:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4766 | 19:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h14 | 21:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
6825 | 20:07 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h12 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
4770 | 21:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h11 | 23:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Toulouse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £0.95 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £0.95 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Discover the best of Toulouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toulouse trip today.
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau -> Place du Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Toulouse 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 Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Toulouse trains use the Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau station pair, with some services arriving at Montaudran. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Toulouse 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.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau 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: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
Montaudran is 4 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Montaudran has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montaudran.
Gare de Saint-Agne is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Saint-Agne has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
ATMs are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Parking, WC.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
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