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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Gare De Lyon station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
Montpellier to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Montpellier and Essen is 903.4 km. The road distance is 1063 km.
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.