The average train between Montpellier and Nice takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Nice. 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 2 hours between Montpellier and Nice. 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 Nice at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Montpellier to Nice? 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 Nice. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Nice station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Montpellier to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Montpellier to Nice train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Montpellier and Nice is 272.9 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles in around 4h 43m.