The average train between Besançon and Calais takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Calais. 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 Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Calais station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Besançon to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Besançon to Calais train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Besançon and Calais is 511.1 km. The road distance is 720 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Calais Ville via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 27m.