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Train Frankfurt am Main Montpellier

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Information about the Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier train

Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier. 13 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Frankfurt am Main at 3h 18m and the last at 14h 20m, allowing you to cover the 820.27 km distance in as little as 8h 01m.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier

How much does a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier cost?

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier take?

The Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier journey takes just 9h 31m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier?

The journey from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier on the fastest train takes 8h 01m.

How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier each day?

Every day, 13 trains complete the Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Montpellier?

Between Frankfurt am Main and Montpellier, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Montpellier by train?

Trains running between Frankfurt am Main and Montpellier cover a distance of around 820.27 km.

What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier?

The first train departs from Frankfurt am Main at 3h 18m to take you to Montpellier.

What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier?

The last train departs Frankfurt am Main at 14h 20m.

To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

At Montpellier, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: MONTPELLIER SAINT-ROCH, MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE.

Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier?

Journeys from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier are operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI Spain, OUIGO, Intercités.

What services are offered on board?

Travel with OUIGO in peace and comfort. With OUIGO ESSENTIEL, you can enjoy a solo, quiet seat for 7 euros extra. With OUIGO PLUS, you can choose your seat anywhere on the train.

On INTERCITÉS night trains, enjoy a peaceful night! Book your own private compartment: 1st class (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you will have the option to enjoy first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, it has been designed for your comfort: extra legroom and a wider backrest.

Fancy a tasty break on your TGV INOUI Spain? We are waiting for you at the bar, a redesigned, more welcoming space, with a menu featuring dishes by chefs, vegetarian options, organic products, and hidden gems from the best local producers.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier?

The price of a Frankfurt am Main – Montpellier train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier.

Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Montpellier Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Frankfurt am Main – Montpellier

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Montpellier Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Frankfurt am Main - Montpellier. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier?

If you're travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier train?

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Frankfurt am Main - Montpellier guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Frankfurt am Main to Montpellier train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
3h 18m 12h 52m 9h 34m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60403
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 47 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96104
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12181 - TGV INOUI 5521
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
5h 54m 14h 08m 8h 14m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9558
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h06
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6275
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
5h 54m 14h 11m 8h 17m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9558
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 52 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6229 - TGV INOUI 12339
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 56m 15h 50m 8h 54m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 1h14
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 12526 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
6h 56m 16h 47m 9h 51m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 1h14
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 12526 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 34 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TER 76423
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 56m 17h 09m 10h 13m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 2h09
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 5531
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
8h 02m 17h 09m 9h 07m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 151
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Ringsheim Europa-Park
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 27 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96222
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 5531
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
8h 53m 18h 11m 9h 18m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9556
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h51
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI Spain 9715 - TGV INOUI 12337
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
10h 20m 19h 08m 8h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 71
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9584
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 49 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 9879 - TGV INOUI 12189
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
11h 01m 20h 02m 9h 01m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h19
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7853
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Connection: 27 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6825
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
12h 53m 21h 11m 8h 18m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 52 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6225
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
14h 02m 22h 03m 8h 01m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9580
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Strasbourg
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
14h 20m 6h 25m 16h 05m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Intercités
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 73
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9572
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 2h41
  • Paris Austerlitz
    Intercités 5741
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch