The average train between Besançon and Caen takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Caen. 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 5 times a day between Besançon and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Caen at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Caen? 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 Besançon to Caen. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Caen station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Besançon to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Besançon to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Besançon and Caen is 519.1 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Caen via Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 44m.