How to travel from Montpellier to Belfort, France

The distance between Montpellier and Belfort is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier to Belfort by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BelfortMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance638km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Montpellier and Belfort is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Montpellier and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Belfort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Belfort. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Montpellier and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Belfort. The distance is around 638km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Montpellier to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Belfort

Transport options from Montpellier to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€130($130)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€205($205)
every 4 hours986km (613 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€115($115)
every 20 mins664km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€115($115)
on demand638km (396 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort