- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£60
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£83
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
3 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
3 h 52 m
Trains on 04 Sept
8
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Dijon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Dijon will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 8 trains from Montpellier to Dijon, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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17758Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Dijon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £288.
Distance: 422 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £288 Average Price | £118 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Dijon:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Dijon costing on average £76.
A coach is £257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Dijon costing on average £288.
Other travel options to Dijon take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 50m.
Flight takes on average 7h 27m.
The journey is about 1h 25m faster (3h 43m by train vs 5h 8m by car) and roughly £43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£76 vs £118). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Dijon trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6871+ 17806 | On time 10:02 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 4h15 | 14:17 Dijon station | 1 change | |
5500 | 13:57 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h43 | 17:40 Dijon station | 0 changesdirect | |
9864+ 4302 | 14:54 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h52 | 18:46 Dijon station | 1 change | |
5182+ 17816 | 17:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 4h01 | 21:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
6873+ 17818 | 18:01 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 4h16 | 22:17 Dijon station | 1 change | |
12562+ 17758 | 9:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 4h01 | 13:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Dijon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 422 km distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 422 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:45 |
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Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Museum of Burgundian life in a former monastery, showing costumes, crafts and everyday objects that bring regional history to life.
Archaeological museum in the former abbey precinct, displaying finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in an atmospheric setting.
Dijon’s main square framed by the ducal palace and civic buildings; lively, photogenic and a natural base for exploring the centre on foot.
Elegant central street lined with historic buildings, shops and cafés; a pleasant route linking key sights in the old town.
Historic market district with half-timbered houses and local atmosphere; best visited for architecture, street scenes and easy wandering.
Classic Burgundy beef stew slowly braised in red wine with bacon, onions and mushrooms. It is a defining regional dish tied to local wine culture.
Snails baked in garlic, parsley and butter. A famous Burgundian speciality, traditionally served as a starter in Dijon and across the region.
Poached eggs in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, onions and often mushrooms. It is one of Burgundy’s most recognisable traditional dishes.
Elegant dining room focused on modern French cooking with Burgundian influence, suited to a more polished meal in Dijon.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Burgundian classics such as escargots and boeuf bourguignon in a refined old-town setting.
Popular casual spot near the centre serving regional dishes, charcuterie and local wines in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually below Paris, while local transport and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare Dijon-Ville -> Place Darcy, Dijon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Dijon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dijon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Dijon trains use the Montpellier Saint-Roch to Dijon station pair, with some services arriving at Dijon-Porte-Neuve. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Dijon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montpellier Saint-Roch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Galzin, Selecta, Agora, Les Halles Solanid, PAUL, Quick
Free Wi-Fi. .
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
Nearby hotels include Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie, Crowne Plaza Montpellier, Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch.
Montpellier-Sud-de-France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier-Sud-de-France has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Sud, Brasserie du Midi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France, Kyriad Montpellier Sud.
Dijon is 1 km from Dijon city centre. Public transport options include:
Dijon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: L'Epicerie & Cie, Mama Restaurant Dijon
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dijon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dijon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dijon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dijon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dijon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Dijon Gare, Hôtel Kyriad Dijon Gare, Hôtel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
Dijon-Porte-Neuve is 2 km from Dijon city centre. Public transport options include:
Dijon-Porte-Neuve has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve.
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Ticket office support is available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Dijon Gare, Hôtel des Ducs, Hôtel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
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