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Trip Overview

The average train between Montpellier and Essen takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 12h 28m. 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.

13h 46m
Duration
1,350 km
Distance
€422
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Montpellier to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Montpellier and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 28m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 28m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 28m • 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: 13h 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 4m.

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