The average train between Montpellier and Cologne takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Cologne. 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 Montpellier and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Montpellier to Cologne? 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 Montpellier to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Montpellier to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Montpellier to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and TGV inOui.
The distance between Montpellier and Cologne is 846.4 km. The road distance is 1,268 km.
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 6m.