Besançon to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Essen takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Essen. 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 38m
Duration: 706 km
Distance: €168
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

7h 55m

€122–444

Besançon to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Besançon and Essen. 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 Essen at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:57 PM → 1:22 PM
Arrives next day
17h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
7:57 PM → 1:22 PM
Arrives next day
17h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
7:57 PM → 1:22 PM
Arrives next day
17h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Essen? 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.

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Essen Hbf via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 55m.

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