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Train Montpellier La Rochelle

Book a train ticket Montpellier - La Rochelle

Train timetable info Montpellier-La Rochelle

Travel by train from Montpellier to La Rochelle. 10 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Montpellier at 7h 20m and the last at 13h 59m, allowing you to cover the 688 km distance in as little as 7h 17m. Tickets are available from 62€ (1).

Best prices Montpellier-La Rochelle

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Monday 18 May
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Saturday 23 May
242 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 24
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Tuesday 26
Wednesday 27
Thursday 28
Friday 29
Saturday 30
69 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Sunday 31
88 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Monday 1st June
Tuesday 2 June
62 € (1) INTERCITES
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Wednesday 3
Thursday 4
Friday 5
Saturday 6
Sunday 7
Monday 8
73 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 9
Wednesday 10
Thursday 11
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Saturday 13
Sunday 14
88 € (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 Montpellier La Rochelle

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

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. 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 Montpellier to La Rochelle take?

You should allow an average of 8h 13m to travel by train from Montpellier to La Rochelle.

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

The fastest train can complete the journey from Montpellier to La Rochelle in 7h 17m.

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

Every day, you can choose from the 10 trains that run on the Montpellier – La Rochelle journey.

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

It is possible to travel between Montpellier and La Rochelle on Connecting train(s).

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

The train journey between Montpellier and La Rochelle, covers around 688 km.

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

Each day, the first train leaves Montpellier for La Rochelle at 7h 20m.

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

The last train leaves Montpellier at 13h 59m.

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

On this page, you will find trains departing from: MONTPELLIER SAINT-ROCH, MONTPELLIER SUD DE FRANCE.

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

The trains on this page terminate at: LA ROCHELLE.

Which train companies operate trains from Montpellier to La Rochelle?

The Montpellier – La Rochelle route is served by: Intercités, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TGV INOUI Spain.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

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

If you choose TGV INOUI, on some trains, you will benefit from a freely accessible workspace. This area is located between two second-class carriages. You will find a table with a power outlet to work in complete tranquillity.

Want to travel with your young children on TGV INOUI Spain? Specially designed for passengers with young children, the nursery area on TGV INOUI Spain provides a changing table. Bottles can also be warmed in the bar carriage.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to La Rochelle?

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

Price of a Montpellier – La Rochelle Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Montpellier to La Rochelle, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Montpellier to La Rochelle, 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 Montpellier – La Rochelle

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 Montpellier – La Rochelle Train

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

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to La Rochelle 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.

Companies serving Montpellier - La Rochelle

If you're travelling from Montpellier to La Rochelle, 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 Montpellier to La Rochelle on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Montpellier to La Rochelle: 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 Montpellier - La Rochelle

To travel from Montpellier to La Rochelle, 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 Montpellier to La Rochelle 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 Montpellier - La Rochelle

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Montpellier to La Rochelle 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 Montpellier-La Rochelle Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
7h 20m 15h 22m 8h 02m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 6208
  • Nimes Centre
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h21
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8377
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
7h 47m 15h 22m 7h 35m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI 6250
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h11
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8377
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
9h 06m 16h 23m 7h 17m INTERCITES
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    INTERCITES 4756
  • Sete
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Agen
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
  • 14 min
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
    INTERCITES 3856
  • Jonzac
  • Saintes
  • Rochefort
  • La Rochelle
10h 02m 18h 17m 8h 15m TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 12 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6616
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h24
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7641
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
11h 05m 20h 24m 9h 19m INTERCITES
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    INTERCITES 4758
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • 17 min
  • Toulouse Matabiau
    INTERCITES 60423
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
  • 1h26
  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean
    INTERCITES 3858
  • Jonzac
  • Saintes
  • Rochefort
  • La Rochelle
11h 54m 20h 27m 8h 33m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 5158
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • 36 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5454
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 48 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TGV INOUI 8367
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
12h 51m 20h 27m 7h 36m TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne 9708 - TGV INOUI 12348
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h12
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8367
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
13h 50m 22h 24m 8h 34m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 6204
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h58
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8393
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
13h 57m 22h 24m 8h 27m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 5500 - TGV INOUI 12184
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 11 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6624
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h08
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8393
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
13h 59m 22h 24m 8h 25m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Montpellier Sud De France
    OUIGO 7860
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • 1h14
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5240
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 20 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TGV INOUI 8393
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle