Taking the train from Paris to Montpellier is a great way to travel from the capital to the Languedoc-Roussillon region when you are visiting France.
Trains leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and Austerlitz stations and arrive at Montpellier station in southern France.
Rail services on this route run up to twice an hour at peak times. They are operated by SNCF.
The travel time between these cities depends on what train(s) you take. If you take a direct high-speed TGV train from Paris to Montpellier, you can get there in as little as 3 hours and 20 minutes. If you take a service that requires a connection en route, the trip can take up to 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Train ticket prices on this route vary. TGV tickets cost from 30 euros for second class and 40 euros for first class, depending on what time you depart. These cheap fares for trains from Paris to Montpellier are available if you buy your tickets well in advance.