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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Montpellier is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 15h 3m.

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 8m and costs €120 - €340.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Montpellier?

The distance between Cologne and Montpellier is 1268 km. The road distance is 992.5 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 9m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cologne to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Montpellier train from?

Cologne to Montpellier train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln 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 9m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 15h 3m.

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 992 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Cologne to Montpellier.

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

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Where can I stay near Montpellier?

There are 4451+ hotels available in Montpellier.

Cologne to Montpellier - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
8h 9m
€105–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to MontpellierFlixBus N710
15h 3m
€79–131
Drive 992.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Montpellier992.5 km
9h 45m
€151–219
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)DUS - MPL
7h 39m
€149–389
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
8h 51m
€120–345
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 10m
€85–177
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)AMS - MPL
7h 44m
€163–439
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)FRA - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
7h 8m
€126–334

Cologne to Montpellier by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,268.2 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Montpellier once daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

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