The average train between Besançon and Clermont-Ferrand takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand. 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 Clermont-Ferrand. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Clermont-Ferrand at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Book your Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Clermont-Ferrand is 277.5 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Clermont Ferrand via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 48m.