The average train between Montpellier and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Mer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Montpellier and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Marseille St Charles and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Mer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nice-Saint-Augustin station.
Book your Montpellier to Villefranche-sur-Mer train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Montpellier and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 276.4 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice Saint-Augustin in around 5h 19m.