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Information about the La Rochelle to Montpellier train

Travel by train from La Rochelle to Montpellier. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing La Rochelle at 5h 39m and the last at 17h 00m, allowing you to cover the 701 km distance in as little as 7h 19m. Tickets are available from 54€ (1).

La Rochelle to Montpellier train best prices

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Tuesday 25 August
Wednesday 26 August
91 € (1) OUIGO
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Thursday 27
96 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 28
109 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 29
101 € (1) OUIGO
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Sunday 30
103 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Monday 31
73 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 1st September
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Saturday 5 September
70 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 6
89 € (1) INTERCITES
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Monday 7
Tuesday 8
Wednesday 9
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Friday 11
Saturday 12
71 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 13
89 € (1) INTERCITES
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Monday 14
Tuesday 15
Wednesday 16
54 € (1) INTERCITES
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from La Rochelle to Montpellier

How much does a train ticket from La Rochelle to Montpellier cost?

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from La Rochelle to Montpellier take?

The La Rochelle to Montpellier journey takes just 8h 34m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from La Rochelle to Montpellier?

The minimum time to travel by train between La Rochelle and Montpellier is 7h 19m.

How many trains run from La Rochelle to Montpellier each day?

9 trains complete the La Rochelle to Montpellier journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between La Rochelle and Montpellier?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between La Rochelle and Montpellier.

What is the distance between La Rochelle and Montpellier by train?

By train, about 701 km separate Montpellier from La Rochelle.

What time is the first train from La Rochelle to Montpellier?

Need to leave early? The La Rochelle to Montpellier train at 5h 39m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from La Rochelle to Montpellier?

At the latest, you can depart at 17h 00m on the last train.

To leave La Rochelle, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: LA ROCHELLE.

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

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: MONTPELLIER SAINT-ROCH, MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE.

Which train companies operate trains from La Rochelle to Montpellier?

Journeys from La Rochelle to Montpellier are operated by Intercités, OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER, TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, travel stress-free with your family, including young children. You can travel for free with a pushchair. Just remember to select the "pushchair" option when purchasing your OUIGO ticket.

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

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.

With TGV INOUI Spain, relax in seats specially designed to give you the best experience on board your train.

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 La Rochelle to Montpellier?

The price of a La Rochelle – 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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle to Montpellier.

Price of a La Rochelle – Montpellier Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from La Rochelle to Montpellier, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from La Rochelle to Montpellier, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for La Rochelle – Montpellier

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from La Rochelle to Montpellier? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute La Rochelle – Montpellier Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle to Montpellier and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Montpellier on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from La Rochelle to Montpellier?

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

OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from La Rochelle to Montpellier with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from La Rochelle to Montpellier in advance!

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What travel classes are available on the La Rochelle to Montpellier train?

To travel from La Rochelle to Montpellier, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from La Rochelle to Montpellier. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

  • Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

  • Choose and reserve your seat
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A piece of additional or XL luggage
  • OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

What on-board services are available on the La Rochelle to Montpellier train?

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

OUIGO

  • Exchange your tickets

    You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.

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  • Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

    Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.

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  • Pet

    The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.

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  • Luggage

    Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.

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  • Text message

    Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip

  • Seat with electric socket

    Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket

  • Quiet place

    For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket

  • Stroller

    Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

La Rochelle to Montpellier train schedule for Tuesday 25 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 39m 13h 11m 7h 32m TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TGV INOUI 8370
  • Surgeres
  • Niort
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • Poitiers
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h02
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7885
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 10m 14h 54m 8h 44m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TER 64623
  • Aytre Plage
  • Angoulins Sur Mer
  • Chatelaillon
  • Saint-Laurent-De-La-Pree - Fouras
  • Rochefort
  • Tonnay-Charente
  • Bords
  • Saint-Savinien
  • Saintes
  • Connection: 08 min
  • Saintes
    TER 64203
  • Pons
  • Jonzac
  • Montendre
  • Saint-Mariens - Saint-Yzan
  • Saint-Andre-De-Cubzac
  • Cenon
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
  • Connection: 1h06
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
    Intercités 4659
  • Agen
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 21m 15h 00m 8h 39m TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TER 63444
  • La Jarrie
  • Aigrefeuille Le Thou
  • Surgeres
  • Mauze
  • Prin-Deyrancon
  • Niort
  • La Creche
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • La Mothe-Saint-Heray
  • Pamproux
  • Rouille
  • Lusignan
  • Poitiers
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Poitiers
    TGV INOUI 8440
  • Chatellerault
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h28
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
9h 32m 16h 54m 7h 22m Intercités
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    Intercités 3831
  • Rochefort
  • Saintes
  • Jonzac
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
    Intercités 4661
  • Agen
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
10h 49m 18h 11m 7h 22m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Spain
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TGV INOUI 8374
  • Surgeres
  • Niort
  • Poitiers
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 58 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI Spain 9715 - TGV INOUI 12337
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
11h 28m 19h 55m 8h 27m TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TER 64807
  • Chatelaillon
  • Rochefort
  • Saintes
  • Pons
  • Jonzac
  • Montendre
  • Saint-Mariens - Saint-Yzan
  • Saint-Andre-De-Cubzac
  • Cenon
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
    OUIGO 7673
  • Agen
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Toulouse Matabiau
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Sete
  • Montpellier Sud De France
13h 35m 20h 54m 7h 19m Intercités
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    Intercités 3833
  • Rochefort
  • Saintes
  • Jonzac
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
    Intercités 4665
  • Agen
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
13h 47m 22h 03m 8h 16m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TGV INOUI 8378
  • Surgeres
  • Niort
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • Poitiers
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 52 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6627
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 16 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12536 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
17h 00m 6h 25m 13h 25m TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • La Rochelle
    TGV INOUI 8364
  • Surgeres
  • Niort
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h17
  • Paris Austerlitz
    Intercités 5741
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch