The average train between Besançon and Montpellier takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Besançon and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 11m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Besançon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Montpellier station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Besançon to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Besançon to Montpellier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Besançon and Montpellier is 437.6 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 4m.