The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Montpellier will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nice for Montpellier every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nice to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £231.
Distance: 273 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £410 Average Price |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nice to Montpellier train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17472+ 4760 | On time 07:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h30 | 12:01 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
17474+ 876558 | On time 08:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h55 | 13:26 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
17476+ 4762 | On time 09:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h28 | 13:59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
17480+ 4764 | On time 11:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h28 | 15:59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
17482+ 876562 | On time 12:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h53 | 17:24 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
17484+ 4766 | On time 13:30 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h29 | 17:59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
17486+ 876566+ 6277 | On time 14:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h40 | 19:11 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 2 changes | |
17488+ 4770 | On time 15:19 Nice Saint-Augustin | 4h40 | 19:59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
6180+ 879378+ 876433 | On time 15:57 Nice-Ville | 5h49 | 21:46 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Montpellier
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 20:26 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF from Nice to Montpellier trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF trains will get you between Nice and Montpellier from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nice and Montpellier
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Agora
- PAUL
- Sushi Side
- Factory Donuts
- Deli & Cia
- Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
- Hotel Trocadero
- Ibis Nice Centre Gare
- Hotel Belle Meuniere
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Located in the station main hall.
- Bus lines: Ligne d'Azur
- Tram lines: 1
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, TER PACA 3, TER PACA 4, TER PACA 5, TER PACA 6, Russian Railways
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several public parking options.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- 118 places, 50 covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Tramway: Line 2, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Nice Central Station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Le Millésime
- La Roustide
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Apogia Nice
- Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
- 200 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line 1 nearby
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but details are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Line 603
- Tramway: Line T1
- 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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