Montpellier to Besançon by train

Travelling from Montpellier to Besançon by train

Considering a train trip from Montpellier to Besançon? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Montpellier to Besançon

Getting from Montpellier to Besançon by rail typically costs €117.95, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

Finding cheap train tickets with Rail Europe

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Montpellier to Besançon departure timetable

On this route, 12 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Montpellier at 06:24 and the last leaving at 16:12 during the week.

For weekend travel to Besançon, the earliest departure is at 06:01 and the last one is at 14:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 3 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Montpellier to Besançon

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 59 minutes, crossing a total distance of 443 kilometres.

When do tickets between Montpellier and Besançon go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Montpellier and Besançon 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Maximising your travels to Besançon

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Besançon.