The average train between Amsterdam and Besançon takes 12h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Amsterdam and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 16m • 2 changes


8h 16m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


47h 16m • 2 changes


8h 38m • 2 changes


8h 16m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
Amsterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Amsterdam to Besançon train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Amsterdam and Besançon is 575.6 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 18m.