The average train between La Rochelle and Montpellier takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Montpellier station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
La Rochelle to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your La Rochelle to Montpellier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Montpellier is 487.2 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 7m.