Train Marseille Besançon

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Train timetable info Marseille-Besançon

Travel by train from Marseille to Besançon. 10 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Marseille at 6h 34m and the last at 17h 12m, allowing you to cover the 546 km distance in as little as 4h 15m. Tickets are available from 55€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

4h 54m

Shortest route time

4h 15m

First hour of departure

6h 34m

Last hour of departure

17h 12m

Timetables for tomorrow

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Best prices Marseille-Besançon

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 30 March	Tuesday 31	Wednesday 1st April	Thursday 2	today 135 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 4 April 75 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 5 66 € (1) TER TER
Monday 6 69 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 7 91 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 8 69 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 9 62 € (1) TER TER	Friday 10 75 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 11 84 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 12 75 € (1) TER TER
Monday 13 81 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 14 75 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 15 69 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 16	Friday 17 72 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 18 75 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 19 72 € (1) TER TER
Monday 20 81 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 21	Wednesday 22 66 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 23 55 € (1) TER The cheapest TER	Friday 24 Price available soon	Saturday 25 Price available soon	Sunday 26 Price available soon

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Marseille Besançon

How much does a train ticket from Marseille to Besançon cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Marseille to Besançon take?

The Marseille to Besançon journey takes just 4h 54m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Marseille to Besançon?

The journey from Marseille to Besançon on the fastest train takes 4h 15m.

How many trains run from Marseille to Besançon each day?

Daily, 10 trains run on the Marseille to Besançon journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Marseille and Besançon?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Marseille and Besançon.

What is the distance between Marseille and Besançon by train?

The total distance between Marseille and Besançon by train is approximately 546 km.

What time is the first train from Marseille to Besançon?

Take a morning journey on the Marseille to Besançon train departing at 6h 34m.

What time is the last train from Marseille to Besançon?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Marseille at 17h 12m.

To leave Marseille, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES.

At Besançon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: BESANCON VIOTTE.

Which train companies operate trains from Marseille to Besançon?

The Marseille – Besançon route is served by: TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération, INTERCITES.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you no longer need to queue in the bar carriage. Order exactly what you want online, and then collect it at the bar, without waiting around, so you can enjoy your book or watch something in peace.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Besançon?

The price of a Marseille – Besançon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Marseille to Besançon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Besançon.

Price of a Marseille – Besançon Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Besançon: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Marseille to Besançon at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Marseille – Besançon

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Marseille to Besançon throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Marseille – Besançon Train

The best way to pay less for your Marseille to Besançon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Marseille to Besançon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Marseille to Besançon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Besançon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Marseille - Besançon

If you're travelling from Marseille to Besançon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Marseille to Besançon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Marseille to Besançon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Marseille to Besançon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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TGV INOUI Brussels

With TGV INOUI you can enjoy a high-speed, hassle-free trip from Marseille to Besançon! Benefit from free Wi-Fi and numerous other TGV INOUI services during your journey: buffet car for a tasty treat, travel directly from one town center to another...

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DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Marseille and Besançon! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.

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Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Marseille to Besançon with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Marseille - Besançon

To travel from Marseille to Besançon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Marseille to Besançon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Marseille to Besançon and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

TGV INOUI Brussels

Travel from Marseille to Besançon on board an TGV INOUI Brussels and choose from two travel classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, reclining seats with more legroom, an individual power socket, a reading light, and a small table.
Quiet zones
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

To travel from Marseille to Besançon, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage
Reading light and small table
Trilingual staff
Access to the buffet car

1^st Class

Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage
Reading light and small table
Trilingual staff
Access to the buffet car
Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges

Intercités

Travel from Marseille to Besançon on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy seats
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom
Individual power socket
Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Marseille - Besançon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Marseille to Besançon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

TGV INOUI Brussels

Travel in the utmost comfort

Electrical outlets, friendly bar ... everything you need for a nice time!
Stay connected while travelling

Free Wifi available onboard
An attentive team

Travel with us and experience top quality service from our team
Travel in first class

Our best seats, just for you
Plenty of space for your suitcases
Travel with your bike
A nursery area for your baby
Travel with your pet
Your office at 300 km/h
To go further
Fancy a snack?
New features
No more need to queue at the bar
Connect to the portal and a whole range of services

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Book your tickets early

Book up to 6 months in advance
My luggage

Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).
Frankfurt, Munich and many others ...

Embark our trains and travel to 10 different German cities.
Stay connected

Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.
Best prices

Travel to Germany from €39. Why do you hesitate?
My animals

Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)
My bike

The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.
Catering on board

Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains
Family space and nursery

Family areas and nursery area with ICE
Franco-German services

Franco-German crew
Paris Metro ticket

Paris metro ticket sales
Disabled accessibility

Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs

Intercités

Travel connected

You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.
For gourmands

Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.
For families

Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!
In case of delays

With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.
Order
Private space for the night

Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).
Night space for woman

You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.
Room for your suitcases,

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Showers at the station

Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

Train timetables Marseille-Besançon Saturday 4 April 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 34m	11h 07m	4h 33m	TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TER	Booking
6h 34m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI 12554 - TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9854 6h 47m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 7h 10m Avignon Tgv 8h 20m Lyon Part Dieu 12 min 8h 32m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 9898 9h 57m Dijon 15 min 10h 12m Dijon TER 94211 10h 23m Genlis 10h 31m Auxonne 10h 40m Dole-Ville 10h 55m Saint-Vit 11h 07m Besancon Viotte
7h 36m	12h 09m	4h 33m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
7h 36m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI 5376 8h 03m Avignon Tgv 8h 39m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 9h 20m Lyon Part Dieu 22 min 9h 42m Lyon Part Dieu TER 95804 10h 21m Bourg-En-Bresse 10h 38m Saint-Amour 10h 47m Cousance 11h 00m Lons-Le-Saunier 11h 20m Poligny 11h 29m Arbois 11h 38m Mouchard 11h 43m Arc-Et-Senans 12h 09m Besancon Viotte
8h 12m	12h 27m	4h 15m	DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération, TGV INOUI	Booking
8h 12m Marseille Saint-Charles DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9583 - TGV INOUI 12183 8h 23m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 8h 46m Avignon Tgv 9h 54m Lyon Part Dieu 11h 03m Chalon-Sur-Saone 12h 01m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 11 min 12h 12m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 12h 19m Ecole-Valentin 12h 27m Besancon Viotte
9h 45m	14h 30m	4h 45m	TGV INOUI	Booking
9h 45m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI 5516 - TGV INOUI 12176 9h 56m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 10h 19m Avignon Tgv 11h 28m Lyon Part Dieu 12h 14m Macon 13h 03m Beaune 13h 26m Dijon 14h 05m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 10 min 14h 15m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 14h 22m Ecole-Valentin 14h 30m Besancon Viotte
12h 12m	17h 10m	4h 58m	TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TER	Booking
12h 12m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9866 12h 23m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 12h 46m Avignon Tgv 13h 53m Lyon Part Dieu 19 min 14h 12m Lyon Part Dieu TER 89477 14h 21m Sathonay - Rillieux 14h 28m Les Echets 14h 32m Mionnay 14h 37m Saint-Andre-De-Corcy 14h 41m Saint-Marcel-En-Dombes 14h 47m Villars-Les-Dombes 14h 53m Marlieux - Chatillon 14h 59m Saint-Paul-De-Varax 15h 04m Servas - Lent 15h 12m Bourg-En-Bresse 07 min 15h 19m Bourg-En-Bresse TER 95914 15h 35m Saint-Amour 15h 44m Cousance 15h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 16h 19m Poligny 16h 28m Arbois 16h 37m Mouchard 16h 42m Arc-Et-Senans 17h 04m Franois 17h 10m Besancon Viotte
13h 32m	18h 55m	5h 23m	TGV INOUI	Booking
13h 32m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI 5192 13h 43m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 14h 09m Avignon Tgv 15h 14m Lyon Part Dieu 47 min 16h 01m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 12184 - TGV INOUI 5500 16h 38m Macon 17h 40m Dijon 18h 17m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 24 min 18h 41m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 18h 47m Ecole-Valentin 18h 55m Besancon Viotte
14h 36m	19h 09m	4h 33m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
14h 36m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI 5386 14h 47m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 15h 10m Avignon Tgv 16h 20m Lyon Part Dieu 10 min 16h 30m Lyon Part Dieu TER 95810 17h 17m Bourg-En-Bresse 17h 35m Saint-Amour 17h 44m Cousance 17h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 18h 19m Poligny 18h 28m Arbois 18h 37m Mouchard 18h 42m Arc-Et-Senans 19h 09m Besancon Viotte
15h 12m	20h 04m	4h 52m	TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, INTERCITES, TER	Booking
15h 12m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9868 15h 23m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 15h 46m Avignon Tgv 16h 54m Lyon Part Dieu 10 min 17h 04m Lyon Part Dieu INTERCITES 4302 17h 39m Macon 18h 08m Chalon-Sur-Saone 18h 46m Dijon 23 min 19h 09m Dijon TER 94227 19h 20m Genlis 19h 28m Auxonne 19h 37m Dole-Ville 19h 52m Saint-Vit 20h 04m Besancon Viotte
15h 56m	20h 52m	4h 56m	TGV INOUI	Booking
15h 56m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI 12182 - TGV INOUI 9896 16h 07m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 16h 30m Avignon Tgv 17h 09m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 17h 51m Lyon Part Dieu 19h 03m Chalon-Sur-Saone 19h 40m Dijon 20h 17m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 20 min 20h 37m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 20h 45m Ecole-Valentin 20h 52m Besancon Viotte
17h 12m	23h 15m	6h 03m	TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TER	Booking
17h 12m Marseille Saint-Charles TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9882 17h 23m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 17h 46m Avignon Tgv 18h 54m Lyon Part Dieu 22 min 19h 16m Lyon Part Dieu TER 17816 19h 29m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 19h 38m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 19h 48m Belleville Sur Saone 20h 02m Macon 20h 20m Tournus 20h 33m Chalon-Sur-Saone 20h 43m Chagny 20h 52m Beaune 21h 11m Dijon 58 min 22h 09m Dijon TER 94269 22h 20m Genlis 22h 24m Collonges 22h 30m Auxonne 22h 40m Dole-Ville 22h 50m Orchamps 22h 55m Ranchot 23h 00m Saint-Vit 23h 05m Dannemarie - Velesmes 23h 15m Besancon Viotte

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Train timetables Marseille-Besançon Saturday 4 April 2026

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