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How to take a train from Marseille to Montpellier
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Marseille to Montpellier by train
There is a choice of train services when taking a train from Marseille to Montpellier.
The express trains, including the AVE trains heading to Spain that are resuming from July 28th, they can be cheaper too, if you can book ahead of the travel date.
Though when the discounted tickets have sold out, or if you will be booking walk-up tickets at the station, the slightly slower TER trains become the cheaper option.
If you will be making this journey with an InterRail or Eurail pass, you can save €10 by taking the TER trains.
Routes you can take to go from Marseille to Montpellier
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
Looking for connections?
Route Information
Option 1: taking the express trains
Travel Time (approx)
1hr 26 min - 1hr 35min (approx)
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
Intercités:
Mon - Fri = 7 x trains per day
Sat/Sun = 6 x trains per day
AVE:
= 1 x train per day
Is the journey from Marseille to Montpellier direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
There are some distant sea views over to the left when leaving Marseille
What other tourist locations are along the route from Marseille to Montpellier?
Arles and Nimes
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Montpellier-St Roch from Marseille-St Charles on this journey option?
Before 09:00 daily by Intercités train
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Montpellier?
Montpellier-St Roch has a very convenient city centre location; see the Station Guide for options for booking accommodation by the station.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Marseille-St Charles to Montpellier-St Roch on this journey option
- Before 17:30 on Saturday and Sunday by Intercités train
- Before 19:30 on Monday to Friday by Intercités train
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Marseille?
Marseille St-Charles is served by both of the Metro lines in Marseille, lines A and B.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Marseille-St Charles.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Marseille to Montpellier trains?
Yes for travel by the TGV InOui trains, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in France, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Marseille to Montpellier trains?
Typically up to 4 months in advance, but it varies according to when /if SNCF has a promotion in place; see the Ticket Information
What are the child ticket terms for these Marseille to Montpellier trains?
The adult rate is charged for all travellers aged 12 and over.
Children aged 4-11 pay half fare
Does the ticket for these Marseille to Montpellier trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Marseille to Montpellier trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for France for info on the multiple booking options.
Is catering available on the these trains?
Yes - there are bar/bistro cars
See the Train Guides in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about French rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in France.
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