The average train between Antwerp and Besançon takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Antwerp 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 3 times a day between Antwerp and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen-Centraal station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Antwerp to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.
Antwerp to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Antwerp and Besançon is 457 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 6m.
