Montpellier to Toulouse by train
Toulouse lies 196 km (122 mi) west of Montpellier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 11 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 239 km (148 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montpellier | Toulouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 248,252 | 511,684 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Montpellier-Saint-Roch railway station, Montpellier Sud de France station | Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau, Gare de Toulouse-Saint-Agne, Gare de Lardenne |
| Postal codes | 34000–34967 CEDEX 2 | 31000–31999 CEDEX 9 |
Where to book trains from Montpellier to Toulouse
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Staying in Toulouse
Our booking partner lists 249 places to stay in Toulouse. Of the 146 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 1 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 169,793 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Toulouse from Montpellier?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, west of Montpellier; by road roughly 239 km (148 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Toulouse by train?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montpellier and Toulouse?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where can I stay in Toulouse?
Our booking partner lists 249 places to stay in Toulouse, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.