The average train between Besançon and Sète takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Sète. 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 Sète. 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 Sète at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Sète? 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 Sète. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Sète station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Besançon to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Besançon to Sète train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Besançon and Sète is 464.6 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Sete via Lyon Part Dieu and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 5h 34m.