The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille to Besançon
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
442 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Besançon will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
To travel from Marseille to Besançon you need to make at least one change.
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889477 · 895914Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Marseille to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 442 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £155 Average Price |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 10h 14m 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
Marseille to Besançon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9583+ 894522 | On time 07:12 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h14 | 11:26 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
5516+ 894530 | On time 08:45 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h45 | 13:30 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
6850+ 889475 · 895912 | On time 09:20 Marseille Saint-Charles | 5h49 | 15:09 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
9866+ 889477 · 895914 | On time 11:11 Marseille Saint-Charles | 5h00 | 16:11 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
5386+ 895810 | On time 13:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h35 | 18:09 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
9868+ 17764+ 894267 | On time 14:12 Marseille Saint-Charles | 5h32 | 19:44 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
9896+ 894562 | On time 14:54 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h58 | 19:52 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
6124 · 6715+ 894570 | On time 15:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 6h48 | 21:52 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille to Besançon
Distance 442 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, TGV, SNCF from Marseille to Besançon trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER, TGV, SNCF trains will get you between Marseille and Besançon from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Marseille to Besançon train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Marseille and Besançon
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Square Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Banque
- La Table de l'Ours
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone
- Ibis Marseille Timone
- Hotel Azur
- Located near the main entrance
- 115 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
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