The average train between Bath and Besançon takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath 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 Bath and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 43m • 4 changes
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8h 43m • 4 changes
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15h 6m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Besançon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Bath to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Bath to Besançon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bath and Besançon is 760.5 km. The road distance is 1,006 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Besancon Viotte via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 18m.