The average train between Cologne and Montpellier takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 3m • 2 changes


10h 34m • 2 changes


8h 37m • 2 changes


7h 50m • 2 changes


8h 37m • 2 changes


8h 55m • 2 changes


8h 28m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 37m • 2 changes
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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 54m.
Cologne to Montpellier train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln 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 Koeln Hbf to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 7m.