Montpellier to Besançon Trains

Montpellier to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Montpellier and Besançon takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. 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.

7h 10m
Duration: 545 km
Distance: €108
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

5h 32m

€75–179

Montpellier to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Montpellier and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 10:09 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 10:09 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 15m • 1 change

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