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Besançon to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Cologne takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 20m
Duration
625 km
Distance
€148
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
6h 59m
€107–384

Besançon to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Besançon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 624.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 59m.

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