The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£138
Average price
£201
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Montpellier will cost around £201 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £138.
Of the 6 trains that leave Nantes for Montpellier every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 583 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 21 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.
53004:566h28Nantes station11:24Montpellier-Sud-de-France£1381One-way0 changes
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4655+
86001218:1216h42Nantes station10:54Montpellier-Saint-Roch£1721One-way2 changes
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573718:0412h21Nantes station6:25Montpellier-Saint-Roch£1931One-way1 change
5332 · 9812+
8575026:097h54Nantes station14:03Montpellier-Saint-Roch£1991One-way2 changes
8814 · 622514:047h07Nantes station21:11Montpellier-Saint-Roch£2391One-way1 change
53004:566h28Nantes station11:24Montpellier-Sud-de-France£1381One-way0 changes
8814 · 622514:047h07Nantes station21:11Montpellier-Saint-Roch£2391One-way1 change
8880 · 622716:047h13Nantes station23:17Montpellier-Saint-Roch£2631One-way1 change
5332 · 9812+
8575026:097h54Nantes station14:03Montpellier-Saint-Roch£1991One-way2 changes
8926+
573718:0412h21Nantes station6:25Montpellier-Saint-Roch£1931One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nantes to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 583 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£117 Average Price | £77 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nantes to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Montpellier trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5300 | 4:56 Nantes station | 6h28 | 11:24 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0 changesdirect | |
5332 · 9812+ 857502 | 6:09 Nantes station | 7h54 | 14:03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
8814 · 6225 | 14:04 Nantes station | 7h07 | 21:11 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
8880 · 6227 | 16:04 Nantes station | 7h13 | 23:17 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
8926+ 5737 | 18:04 Nantes station | 12h21 | 6:25 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
860012+ 3751+ 4655 | 18:12 Nantes station | 16h42 | 10:54 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Montpellier
Trains from Nantes to Montpellier run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 583 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 583 km |
Average train duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TGV from Nantes to Montpellier trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TGV trains will get you between Nantes and Montpellier from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nantes to Montpellier train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes 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 Nantes and Montpellier
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Boulevard de Stalingrad
- Le Café de la Gare
- La Cigale
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.80
- ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
- Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-15 for local services
- Hall 3: tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Navibus: River shuttle service
- 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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