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Montpellier to Paris by train

Direct trains from Montpellier to Paris Gare de Lyon take about 3h30. Ouigo is usually cheapest, from €19. Check your Montpellier station.

Origin
Montpellier
Destination
Paris
Main stations
Montpellier St-Roch to Paris Gare de Lyon
Country
France

Montpellier to Paris takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes by direct train, with no change needed. Direct trains from St-Roch take about 3h28 to 3h31. The fastest, at about 3h14, leave from Montpellier Sud de France. TGV INOUI and Ouigo, both SNCF brands, run direct trains, and Ouigo is usually the cheapest. Fares and timetables vary by date, so check your travel day.

Journey time and direct service

Direct TGV INOUI and Ouigo trains run from Montpellier St-Roch to Paris Gare de Lyon without a change, usually in 3h28 to 3h31. About ten direct trains run on a typical day, from morning to evening, and the exact number and times change by date.

Stations

Paris Gare de Lyon is the usual arrival station. In Montpellier you can leave from St-Roch, in the city centre, or from Sud de France, a high-speed station outside the centre.

About half of the direct trains, including both TGV INOUI and Ouigo services, leave from Sud de France, so check which Montpellier station your ticket says. Take tram line 1 from the centre and allow plenty of time, as the station is well outside it. Some Ouigo trains arrive at Marne-la-Vallée Chessy or Paris Aéroport Roissy CDG 2 instead of Gare de Lyon, so check the arrival station too.

Operators and tickets

Direct TGV INOUI and Ouigo trains both run from St-Roch to Gare de Lyon, and both also leave from Sud de France. Ouigo is SNCF's low-cost brand and is usually the cheapest option, with adult fares from €19. Extra luggage and seat choice cost more on Ouigo. Fares and ticket conditions differ by train and product, so choose a ticket for the service in your itinerary.

Buy through the operator in euros, and read the ticket rules for your train before booking.

Planning the departure

Timetables vary by date, and direct options may differ for future travel. If your arrival feeds an onward reservation, use the exact departure and leave a sensible margin at Paris Gare de Lyon.

Choosing the journey

Choose a direct service for the simplest trip. Trains from Sud de France can be about 15 minutes quicker, but the station is well outside the centre, so compare the full trip before choosing it over St-Roch. For an onward connection from Gare de Lyon, prioritise the arrival time and station fit over saving a few minutes on the train.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Montpellier to Paris take?

Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes. Direct trains from St-Roch take about 3h28 to 3h31, and the fastest from Sud de France take about 3h14.

Is there a direct train from Montpellier St-Roch to Paris?

Yes. Both TGV INOUI and Ouigo run direct from Montpellier St-Roch to Paris Gare de Lyon, with no change needed. Departures vary by date.

Which stations should I use for Montpellier to Paris?

Paris Gare de Lyon is the usual arrival. In Montpellier, use St-Roch in the city centre or Sud de France outside it, whichever your ticket says. About half of the direct trains leave from Sud de France.

How often do trains run from Montpellier to Paris?

About ten direct trains a day run from Montpellier to Paris, from morning to evening. The number and times change by date, so check your travel day.

Which operators run from Montpellier to Paris?

TGV INOUI and Ouigo both run direct from Montpellier St-Roch to Paris Gare de Lyon, and both also leave from Montpellier Sud de France. Ouigo is SNCF's low-cost brand, with adult fares from €19.

What should I know about tickets and timetable changes?

Fares and ticket conditions depend on the operator, train, date and availability. Check the itinerary for your date and leave a margin for onward travel from Paris Gare de Lyon.

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