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 €85 - €150 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 38m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

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 Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

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 4m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Montpellier to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Cologne bus from?

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

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 4m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €370 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Montpellier to Cologne bus arrive?

Montpellier to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

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 54m to drive from Montpellier to Cologne.

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

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Montpellier to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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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 Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
8h 4m
€298–541
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
14h
€85–142
Drive 994.3 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Colognecar 994.3 km
9h 54m
€155–223
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MPL - CGN
6h 59m
€124–363
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
12h 35m
€259–409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
15h 58m
€111–284
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MPL - DUS
6h 50m
€157–344
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
6h 38m
€101–283
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
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 57m
€141–391

Montpellier to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,268.2 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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