The average train between Montpellier and Essen takes 11h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Montpellier and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Montpellier to Essen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
Montpellier to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Montpellier to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Montpellier and Essen is 903.4 km. The road distance is 1,351 km.
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 6m.