The average train between Besançon and Épinal takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Épinal. 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 Besançon and Épinal. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Épinal at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Épinal station via Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Besançon to Épinal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Épinal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Epinal station.
Book your Besançon to Épinal train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Épinal is 108.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Epinal via Belfort in around 4h 3m.