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Trip Overview

The average train between Montpellier and Essen takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 46m
Duration
1,350 km
Distance
€441
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Montpellier to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Montpellier and Essen. 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 Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express12h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express12h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express12h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express12h • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montpellier to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,350.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h.

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