How to travel from Cologne to Montpellier

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Montpellier

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 525 miles (846 km)

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$89

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$216

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15h 8m

Average total duration

14h 38m

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7h 56m

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7h 26m

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from Cologne to Montpellier

How to get from Cologne to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Montpellier is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 18+TGV INOUI9836
07:43AM14h22
Cologne Hbf
10:05PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$1681One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 18+TGV INOUI9836
07:43AM14h22
Cologne Hbf
10:05PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$1681One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 18+TGV INOUI9826
07:43AM8h07
Cologne Hbf
03:50PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France
$2801One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 316+TGV INOUI9836
09:43AM12h22
Cologne Hbf
10:05PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$1941One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9450+SNCF6279
12:39PM9h33
Cologne Hbf
10:12PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France
$2471One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9450+SNCF6225
12:39PM8h32
Cologne Hbf
09:11PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch
$2531One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Montpellier

Travel to Montpellier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Montpellier.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Montpellier including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Montpellier is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Montpellier:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Montpellier costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Montpellier is by train with an average journey time of 8h 32m.

Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 55m.

The distance from Cologne to Montpellier is approximately 525 miles (846 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Montpellier is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Montpellier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Montpellier:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Montpellier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Montpellier by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Montpellier by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Montpellier:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Montpellier often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montpellier and these popular destinations at a great price.
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