The cheapest and fastest trains from Rennes to Montpellier
Cheapest price
€82
Average price
€95
Fastest journey
5 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Montpellier will cost around €95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €82.
It's difficult to get from Rennes to Montpellier without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 659 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€135 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €194 Average price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Rennes to Montpellier train times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Montpellier trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8704 · 6275 | On time 7:35 AM Rennes station | 5h33 | 1:08 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1 transfer | |
8706 · 6193+ 876425 | On time 8:35 AM Rennes station | 8h11 | 4:46 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 transfers | |
8610 · 6037 | On time 10:35 AM Rennes station | 6h36 | 5:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
8710 · 6037 | On time 10:35 AM Rennes station | 6h36 | 5:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
8010 · 6277 | On time 12:35 PM Rennes station | 6h36 | 7:11 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1 transfer | |
8026 · 6279 | On time 3:07 PM Rennes station | 6h01 | 9:08 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1 transfer | |
8030 · 6227 | On time 3:35 PM Rennes station | 6h48 | 10:23 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
8088+ 5737 | On time 5:35 PM Rennes station | 11h50 | 5:25 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 transfer | |
8020+ 3971+ 6871 | On time 6:35 PM Rennes station | 14h21 | 8:56 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Rennes to Montpellier
Trains from Rennes to Montpellier run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 659 km distance in 5h 33m.
Distance 659 km |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit from Rennes to Montpellier trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Rennes and Montpellier from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rennes to Montpellier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Montpellier by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Rennes, you have various train station options to start your route from including Rennes and Rennes, Beaulieu Chimie. When arriving in Montpellier, you can end your trip in train stations like Montpellier-Saint-Roch, Montpellier-Sud-de-France and Montpellier.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Rennes, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Montpellier-Saint-Roch, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rennes to Montpellier
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue de Châtillon.
- Le Café de Rennes
- L'Embarcadère
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud
- Mercure Rennes Centre Gare
- Novotel Rennes Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro connections
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
- Galzin
- Selecta
- Agora
- Les Halles Solanid
- PAUL
- Quick
- Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
- Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie
- Crowne Plaza Montpellier
- Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 8, 11, 12
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER L3, Intercités, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, but it is noted to be expensive.
- Restaurant Le Sud
- Brasserie du Midi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France
- Kyriad Montpellier Sud
- Located in the main hall
- 180 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for TGV and regional trains
- Bus: Line 606
- Tram: Line 1 (requires a transfer to reach the station)
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