The cheapest and fastest trains from Besançon to Montpellier
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Montpellier will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
To travel from Besançon to Montpellier you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Besançon to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 438 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£75 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Besançon to Montpellier train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5521+ 894508 | Delayed 07:43 07:08Besançon Viotte | 4h44 | 11:52 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
895853+ 9812 | On time 07:51 Besançon Viotte | 5h12 | 13:03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
9877 · 9826+ 894208 | Delayed 10:21 08:56Besançon Viotte | 5h54 | 14:50 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 2 changes | |
9879+ 894532 | Delayed 13:44 13:15Besançon Viotte | 4h50 | 18:05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
895855+ 6825 | On time 13:51 Besançon Viotte | 5h10 | 19:01 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
5537 · 6825+ 894536 | Delayed 14:36 14:08Besançon Viotte | 4h53 | 19:01 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
9580 · 9836+ 894548 | Delayed 16:58 16:35Besançon Viotte | 4h29 | 21:04 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Besançon to Montpellier
Distance 438 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF from Besançon to Montpellier trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Besançon and Montpellier from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Besançon and Montpellier
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Pain Soleil
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare
- Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa
- Le Viotte King Size
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Located at the south entrance to the underground level.
- Tram lines: T2
- Bus lines: L3, L5, 8, T2
- Train lines: TGV, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
- Galzin
- Selecta
- Agora
- Les Halles Solanid
- PAUL
- Quick
- Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
- Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie
- Crowne Plaza Montpellier
- Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 8, 11, 12
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER L3, Intercités, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, but it is noted to be expensive.
- Restaurant Le Sud
- Brasserie du Midi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France
- Kyriad Montpellier Sud
- Located in the main hall
- 180 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for TGV and regional trains
- Bus: Line 606
- Tram: Line 1 (requires a transfer to reach the station)
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