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Nice to Montpellier train

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Information about the Nice to Montpellier train

Travel by train from Nice to Montpellier. 13 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Nice at 5h 33m and the last at 16h 56m, allowing you to cover the 399 km distance in as little as 4h 35m. Tickets are available from 50€ (1).

Nice to Montpellier train best prices

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58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 6 October October
50 € (1) INTERCITES
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Wednesday 7
50 € (1) INTERCITES
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Thursday 8
56 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 9
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 10
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 11
59 € (1) INTERCITES
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Monday 12
56 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 16
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 17
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Monday 19
59 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 20
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Thursday 22
Friday 23
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 24
59 € (1) INTERCITES
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Wednesday 28
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 30
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 31
58 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 1st November November
56 € (1) OUIGO
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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 Nice to Montpellier

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

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

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

The train journey between Nice and Montpellier takes 5h 00m on average.

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

The journey from Nice to Montpellier on the fastest train takes 4h 35m.

How many trains run from Nice to Montpellier each day?

13 trains run on the Nice to Montpellier journey each day.

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

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

What is the distance between Nice and Montpellier by train?

By train, about 399 km separate Montpellier from Nice.

What time is the first train from Nice to Montpellier?

Depart from Nice on the first train at 5h 33m.

What time is the last train from Nice to Montpellier?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Nice at 16h 56m.

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

The trains shown on this page depart from: NICE.

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 Nice to Montpellier?

For your journey from Nice to Montpellier, you can travel with Intercités, OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

If you choose INTERCITÉS and feel a little peckish, you can enjoy the snacks and desserts available on board, accompanied by a hot or cold drink.

On board TGV INOUI we always go further for your comfort: renovated carriages, power outlets, Wi-Fi… Everything is designed so that you have a pleasant journey. The on-board team will make your journey a moment of relaxation and well-being.

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 Nice to Montpellier?

The price of a Nice – 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 Nice 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 Nice to Montpellier.

Price of a Nice – Montpellier Train Ticket

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

Promotional Fare for Nice – Montpellier

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Nice 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 Nice – Montpellier Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Nice to Montpellier. For last-minute train tickets from Nice to Montpellier, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Nice 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 Nice to Montpellier?

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

Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Nice to Montpellier with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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What travel classes are available on the Nice to Montpellier train?

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

Intercités

Travel from Nice to Montpellier on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy seats
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom 
    Individual power socket
  • Space to store your luggage

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

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

Intercités

  • Travel connected

    You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.

  • For gourmands

    Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.

  • For families

    Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!

  • In case of delays

    With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.

    Order
  • Private space for the night

    Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

  • Night space for woman

    You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.

  • Room for your suitcases,

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

  • Showers at the station

    Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

Nice to Montpellier train schedule for Tuesday 6 October 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 33m 10h 26m 4h 53m TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17466
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76554
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 25m 11h 00m 4h 35m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17468
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4758
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
6h 57m 12h 47m 5h 50m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79633
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86985
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
7h 23m 12h 55m 5h 32m TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17470
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6850
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    OUIGO 7867
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
8h 24m 13h 03m 4h 39m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17472
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4760
  • Arles
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
10h 24m 15h 00m 4h 36m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17476
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4762
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
12h 22m 17h 00m 4h 38m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17480
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4764
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
13h 23m 18h 25m 5h 02m TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17482
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76562
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
14h 25m 19h 00m 4h 35m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17484
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4766
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
15h 24m 20h 12m 4h 48m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17486
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76566
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6277
  • Montpellier Sud De France
15h 24m 20h 25m 5h 01m TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17486
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76566
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
16h 10m 21h 00m 4h 50m TER, Intercités
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17488
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4770
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
16h 56m 22h 51m 5h 55m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6180
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79378
  • Avignon Centre
  • Connection: 1h16
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76433
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Lunel
  • Baillargues
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch