The average train between Annecy and Besançon takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Annecy 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 Annecy and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annecy is at 3:53 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Besançon station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Annecy to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Annecy to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Annecy and Besançon is 149.2 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Besancon Viotte via Amberieu En Bugey in around 4h 43m.
