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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Essen?

The distance between Montpellier and Essen is 1351 km. The road distance is 1063.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 1m and costs €330 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Montpellier to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Essen?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 9h 1m and costs €330 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 15h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €400 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Montpellier to Essen bus arrive?

Montpellier to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Montpellier to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montpellier to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Essen is 1063 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Montpellier to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Montpellier to Essen?

Book your Montpellier to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Montpellier to Essen 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 Essen Hbftrain Tha
9h 1m
€330–559
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
15h 25m
€90–140
Drive 1,063.1 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Essencar 1,063.1 km
10h 27m
€169–243
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MPL - DUS
7h 5m
€146–399
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
14h 36m
€219–348
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 Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
16h 44m
€118–206
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
6h 15m
€108–303
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 15m
€153–427

Montpellier to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,350.7 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 15h 25m.

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