- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Montpellier’s leading fine arts museum, with European paintings, sculptures and a notable courtyard. A strong choice for classic art collections.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£105
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£127
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
8 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
11 h 14 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valencia to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Montpellier will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
To travel from Valencia to Montpellier you need to make at least one change.
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09725Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £223.
Distance: 581 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£89 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £223 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Montpellier:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Montpellier costing on average £52.
A coach is £375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Montpellier costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Coach takes on average 9h 18m.
The journey is about 7m faster (6h 36m by train vs 6h 43m by car) and roughly £51 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£52 vs £103). 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 AVE.
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 Valencia to Montpellier trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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01072+ 09725 | 6:30 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 13h15 | 19:45 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
01072+ 09725 | On time 6:30 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 13h15 | 19:45 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
01092+ 09725 | 9:06 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 10h39 | 19:45 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
01092+ 09725 | 9:06 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 10h39 | 19:45 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
01112+ 09725 | 11:25 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 8h20 | 19:45 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change |
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Trains from Valencia to Montpellier run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 581 km distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 581 km |
Average train duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 19:40 |
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Discover the best of Montpellier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montpellier trip today.
Montpellier’s leading fine arts museum, with European paintings, sculptures and a notable courtyard. A strong choice for classic art collections.
A small anatomy museum inside the historic medical faculty, displaying scientific instruments and specimens linked to Montpellier’s medical tradition.
A contemporary art venue in a former military bakery, known for changing exhibitions and a quiet setting near the old aqueduct and Peyrou.
Montpellier’s medieval centre is filled with narrow lanes, mansions, small squares and shops. It is the essential area for walking and atmosphere.
This broad central square is a lively meeting point framed by grand buildings and cafés, with easy access to the old town and major sights.
A large tree-lined promenade linking the old city with cultural venues and gardens. It is ideal for strolling, events and people-watching.
A rich fish stew from nearby Sète with monkfish or other local catch, tomatoes, white wine and aioli. A signature dish of the Hérault coast.
A spicy octopus pie from Sète, filled with tomato sauce and seafood in a soft orange pastry. It reflects Montpellier's strong ties to the nearby port.
A Provençal-style fish dish common on the Languedoc coast, usually white fish in garlicky aioli sauce. Traditional versions include egg-based sauce.
A lively bistro known for polished French cooking and seasonal produce in a warm, contemporary setting near the centre.
A popular casual address serving thoughtful market-led plates and natural wines in a relaxed, modern dining room.
An elegant restaurant set in a historic courtyard, appreciated for refined Mediterranean cooking and a romantic atmosphere.
Moderate for southern France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Nice or Paris, while trams and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included in France. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés is optional; taxi fares are often rounded up.
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Montpellier-Saint-Roch -> Place de la Comédie, Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia 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.

Most Valencia to Montpellier trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch station pair. Use this guide to compare Valencia and Montpellier 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.
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