The average train between Berlin and Besançon takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 4 times a day between Berlin and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Besançon station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Berlin to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Berlin to Besançon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Berlin and Besançon is 789.5 km. The road distance is 978 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 9h 52m.