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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Cologne?

The distance between Montpellier and Cologne is 1268 km. The road distance is 994.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 7m and costs €100 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Montpellier to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Cologne train from?

Montpellier to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Cologne?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 7m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €390 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Montpellier to Cologne train arrive?

Montpellier to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Cologne is 994 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Montpellier to Cologne.

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

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Montpellier to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
8h 7m
€107–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
14h
€81–115
Drive 994.3 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Colognecar 994.3 km
9h 53m
€153–221
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MPL - DUS
7h 35m
€167–390
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 43m
€126–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 50m
€83–179
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MPL - CGN
7h 25m
€127–487
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
6h 1m
€134–401
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MRS - CGN
8h 7m
€97–266
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 59m
€121–339

Montpellier to Cologne by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,268.3 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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