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Leave at 21:04 and travel via Brussels: 16h59 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Brussels
Arriving on the EST 9340, you have 3 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 8h30 | ± 4h31 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 43 kg | ± 133 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (8h05) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h21 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1240 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1057 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Montpellier?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Montpellier takes 8h05. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Montpellier?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels or Lyon.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Montpellier?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Montpellier?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Montpellier?
The EST 9398 arrived on time in Brussel-Zuid on 80% of trips, with an average delay of 6 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).