Tram Lines

Let's talk about how you're going to get around this amazing and beautiful city.  You can always walk, which is a great opportunity to appreciate the arcitecture and history.  If you are headed to work or are tired after a long day of working, dining, and sightseeing, take the tram!

There are 4 main tram lines in Montpellier, conveniently color-coded.

Ligne 1

Ligne 2

Ligne 3

Ligne 4

Each of the tram lines takes you to a different part of the city and its outskirts.  Watch for the direction of the line.

For example, Ligne 3 will have direction Mosson, Juvinac, Pérols Étang de l'Or, and Lattes Centre.  What does this mean?  In short, you have 4 choices for the direction you want to go.  For the most part, the directions Mosson and Juvinac will have no bearing on the ligne your choose since your home stop is well before the split.  And the same goes for directions Pérols Étang de l'Or and Lattes Centre, unless you're going to the beach.  And if you are, (we recommend you do!) look at this post first.

Ligne 4 has a 4a and 4b, which means it is one tramway that goes in a circle in different directions.  It runs around the city center in a loop but you'll need to choose 4a or 4b for your direction.  See the maps post for one of the tramway systems.

Keep in mind that they may do work on the lines during the summer months (while fewer people are working) and they may reroute some lines.

The trams run at different times depending on the day of the week.  Usually, they run later on Fridays and Saturdays.  On average, they start at around 5:00 am and run until sometime between midnight and 2:00 am (later on Friday and Saturday).  Check the tram schedule to make sure you don't get caught off guard and have to hoof it home after an exhausting day.