Nice to Montpellier by train

Q: How long does it take to travel from Nice to Montpellier?

The Nice to Montpellier train travel takes about 4 hours and 19 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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Overview: trains from Nice to Montpellier

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First train 05:25 View journey

Last train 17:56 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 4hr 19m View journey

Distance (km) 272

Trains / day 46 View all

Cheapest journey €57.68 View journey

Avg journey time 5hr 9m

Train operators 16

Nice to Montpellier train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Nice to Montpellier by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Nice to Montpellier take around 4 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 272 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Nice is scheduled to depart at around 05:25. The last departure is usually at around 17:28 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Nice at around 06:25, with the last train leaving at around 17:56. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 46 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €57.68.

We think any time is a great time to visit Montpellier, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Montpellier.

Is there a direct train from Nice to Montpellier?

The journey between Nice and Montpellier usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Nice to Montpellier every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Nice to Montpellier?

The Nice to Montpellier train travel takes about 4 hours and 19 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Nice to Montpellier train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Montpellier leaving Nice at around 05:25 and the last train leaving at around 17:28 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Nice at around 06:25, with the final departure at 17:56.

Montpellier to Nice by train