The average train between Essen and Montpellier takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Montpellier station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Essen to Montpellier train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Montpellier train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Essen to Montpellier train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Montpellier is 903.4 km. The road distance is 1,351 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 49m.