The average train between Cologne and Montpellier takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Montpellier? 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 Cologne to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Montpellier station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Cologne to Montpellier train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Montpellier train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Cologne to Montpellier train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Montpellier is 846.4 km. The road distance is 1,268 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 11m.