The cheapest and fastest trains from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 1 trains that leave Metz-Ville for Besançon Franche-Comté TGV on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
6:09 AM2h32Metz-Ville8:41 AMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV$511One-way0 transfers
6:09 AM2h32Metz-Ville8:41 AMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV$511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV train times
The table below shows live departures for Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:09 AM Metz-Ville | 2h32 | 8:41 AM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Trains from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 11:10. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 3:46 AM |
Last train 11:10 AM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Metz-Ville and Besançon Franche-Comté TGV from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV 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 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Metz-Ville to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth
- Starbucks
- Bonne Journée
- Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available
- ATC
- Ibis Metz Centre Gare
- Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter
- Bus lines: 1/21/31, 2, 3, 5/25, 8, 9, 11/44, 13, 17, U, Noctambus 51, Noctambus 52
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER A14, TER L15, TER L27, TER L28, TER L30
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