What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Montpellier?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Montpellier is to train and bus which costs €90 - €180 and takes 17h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Montpellier?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €150 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Montpellier?

The distance between Cologne and Montpellier is 1268 km. The road distance is 992.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Montpellier without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Montpellier without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €220 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Montpellier?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Cologne to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Montpellier bus from?

Cologne to Montpellier bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Montpellier train from?

Cologne to Montpellier train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Montpellier?

The best way to get from Cologne to Montpellier is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €220 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Montpellier bus arrive?

Cologne to Montpellier bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Montpellier train arrive?

Cologne to Montpellier train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Montpellier is 993 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Cologne to Montpellier.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Montpellier?

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Cologne to Montpellier - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at MONTPELLIER, Arret TRAM No2, Av. du Colonel A.Pavelet, Rue de l via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 13m
€226–494
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 10m
€92–177
Drive 992.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Montpelliercar 992.8 km
9h 51m
€154–222
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane DUS - MPL
7h 39m
€196–439
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 52m
€180–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to MONTPELLIER, Arret TRAM No2, Av. du Colonel A.Pavelet, Rue de lbus
17h 43m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 11m
€150–326

Cologne to Montpellier by train

38Weekly Trains

8h 13mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,268.2 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to MONTPELLIER, Arret TRAM No2, Av. du Colonel A.Pavelet, Rue de l via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. in around 17h 43m.

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