Day trip from Besançon to Dijon by train
Why visit Dijon for the day?
Dijon is known for mustard, Burgundy wine and a handsome medieval centre. Its timber-framed streets and ducal buildings give the city a refined yet lived-in feel.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Montpellier to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. 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 £45, while a flight costs an average of £371.
Distance: 438 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£93 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £371 Average Price | £126 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Besançon
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £45.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Besançon:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Besançon costing on average £93.
A coach is £327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Besançon costing on average £371.
The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Coach takes on average 7h 31m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (4h 34m by train vs 5h 44m by car) and roughly £33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£93 vs £126). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Besançon
How to get to Besançon from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Besançon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
23:50 6h25 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 6:15 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £33 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus
23:50 6h25 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 6:15 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £33 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
- AF7467 · AF1642
6:00 3h40 Montpellier Airport 9:40 Geneva International Airport £377 1 One-way 1 change
Other options
Train
Flight
- 9898+
8942116:29 4h38 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 11:07 Besançon Viotte £68 1 One-way 1 change - 9864+
89581414:54 6h15 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 21:09 Besançon Viotte £70 1 One-way 1 change - 9862 · 5516+894530
9:10 5h20 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 14:30 Besançon Viotte £72 1 One-way 2 changes
- AF7463 · AF1242
15:05 7h55 Montpellier Airport 23:00 Geneva International Airport £193 1 One-way 1 change 
KL1460 · KL194916:55 5h00 Montpellier Airport 21:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £205 1 One-way 1 change- KL2319 · KL2022+KL1949
15:05 6h50 Montpellier Airport 21:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £222 1 One-way 2 changes
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Best day trips from Besançon by train
The most popular day trips by train from Besançon are Dijon, Lyon, Belfort, Mulhouse and Strasbourg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Besançon on Omio.
Day trip from Besançon to Lyon by train
Why visit Lyon for the day?
Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.
Day trip from Besançon to Belfort by train
Why visit Belfort for the day?
Belfort is best known for its citadel and the monumental Lion of Belfort, symbols of the city’s military past. Its compact old town and eastern French setting give it a character that feels both historic and practical.
Day trip from Besançon to Mulhouse by train
Why visit Mulhouse for the day?
Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.
Day trip from Besançon to Strasbourg by train
Why visit Strasbourg for the day?
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
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FAQs: Montpellier to Besançon
Travel to Besançon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Besançon.
There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £45.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Besançon:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Besançon costing on average £93.
A coach is £327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Besançon costing on average £371.
The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Coach takes on average 7h 31m.
The Montpellier to Besançon distance is approximately 438 km.
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Besançon is:
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Besançon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Besançon:
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Sud-de-France and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Coaches mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by coach.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Swiss to go to Besançon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Besançon with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Besançon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Dijon, Geneva, Strasbourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Besançon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Montpellier to Besançon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To thoroughly explore Besançon, including its historical sites and natural scenery, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
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