The average train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Montpellier takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier. 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villefranche-sur-Mer is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Nice-Saint-Augustin and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier? 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer station and arriving at Montpellier station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Nice-Saint-Augustin station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier train tickets online with ZOU!, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Montpellier is 276.4 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Nice-Saint-Augustin, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 6h 23m.