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Essen to Montpellier trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Montpellier takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Montpellier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 24m
Duration
1,344 km
Distance
€455
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Montpellier train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Montpellier at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Montpellier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,343.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 6m.

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