The average train between Montpellier and Besançon takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Besançon. 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 twice daily between Montpellier and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 1:57 PM which arrives into Besançon at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Besançon station via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Montpellier to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Montpellier to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Montpellier and Besançon is 437.6 km. The road distance is 595 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
