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Train Lille Montpellier

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Train timetable info Lille-Montpellier

Travel by train from Lille to Montpellier. 14 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lille at 5h 46m and the last at 19h 48m, allowing you to cover the 958 km distance in as little as 4h 57m. Tickets are available from 39€ (1).

Best prices Lille-Montpellier

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Monday 18 May
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21
today
230 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 23 May
162 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 24
85 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 25
103 € (1) INTERCITES DE NUIT
INTERCITES DE NUIT
Tuesday 26
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 27
39 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 28
39 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 29
59 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 30
55 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 31
Monday 1st June
Tuesday 2 June
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 3
55 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 4
49 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 5
59 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 6
Sunday 7
65 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 8
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 9
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 10
Thursday 11
Friday 12
99 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 13

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Sunday 14

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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 Lille Montpellier

How much does a train ticket from Lille to Montpellier cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Lille to Montpellier journey lasts approximately 6h 16m.

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

The fastest train can complete the journey from Lille to Montpellier in 4h 57m.

How many trains run from Lille to Montpellier each day?

14 trains run on the Lille to Montpellier journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lille and Montpellier?

You will find at least one Direct Journey service between Lille and Montpellier.

What is the distance between Lille and Montpellier by train?

The total distance between Lille and Montpellier by train is approximately 958 km.

What time is the first train from Lille to Montpellier?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Lille to Montpellier train at 5h 46m.

What time is the last train from Lille to Montpellier?

The last train departs Lille at 19h 48m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: LILLE EUROPE, TOURCOING, LILLE FLANDRES.

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

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

Which train companies operate trains from Lille to Montpellier?

The Lille – Montpellier route is served by: OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER, TGV INOUI Spain, Intercités.

What services are offered on board?

If you want more flexibility on your OUIGO trips and to avoid being caught out by unexpected events, choose our "missed train" and "cancellation" options, in partnership with Allianz Travel.

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with various hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. As there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS trains, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: there’s no need to get up.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will have the option to travel quietly. On some TGV INOUI trains, a 300 km/h work area is freely accessible between two second-class carriages. A table and a power outlet allow you to get to work. We take care of the rest.

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

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lille to Montpellier?

The price of a Lille – 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 Lille 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 Lille to Montpellier.

Price of a Lille – Montpellier Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lille 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 Lille to Montpellier with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lille to Montpellier at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lille – Montpellier

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lille to Montpellier throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Lille – Montpellier Train

The best way to pay less for your Lille to Montpellier train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lille to Montpellier, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lille 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 Lille - Montpellier. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Lille - Montpellier

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

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Lille to Montpellier on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lille to Montpellier: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lille - Montpellier

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

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Lille to Montpellier and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lille - Montpellier

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

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Lille-Montpellier Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 46m 11h 21m 5h 35m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 5102
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 40 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5300
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
5h 46m 12h 01m 6h 15m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 5102
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 1h09
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6823
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
7h 22m 12h 52m 5h 30m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9810
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 34 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5521 - TGV INOUI 12181
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
7h 43m 12h 56m 5h 13m OUIGO
Booking
  • Tourcoing
    OUIGO 7867
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
8h 52m 14h 03m 5h 11m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9812
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
9h 10m 14h 09m 4h 59m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7020
  • Paris Nord
  • 40 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6275
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
10h 53m 15h 50m 4h 57m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9826 - TGV INOUI 12526
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
10h 53m 16h 47m 5h 54m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9826 - TGV INOUI 12526
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • 34 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TER 76423
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
11h 12m 18h 11m 6h 59m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7030
  • Paris Nord
  • 2h23
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 12337 - TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne 9715
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
11h 29m 18h 46m 7h 17m OUIGO, TER
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    OUIGO 7841
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 45 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79358
  • Avignon Centre
  • 1h16
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76427
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
13h 54m 19h 08m 5h 14m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9830
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 12 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 9879
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
15h 19m 20h 29m 5h 10m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    OUIGO 7845
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • 16 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6223
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
16h 54m 22h 05m 5h 11m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9836
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
19h 48m 9h 56m 14h 08m TGV INOUI, INTERCITES
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7242
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h04
  • Paris Austerlitz
    INTERCITES 3751
  • Les Aubrais
  • Souillac
  • Gourdon
  • Cahors
  • Caussade
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • 55 min
  • Toulouse Matabiau
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Sete
  • Montpellier Sud De France