The average train between Besançon and Florence takes 18h and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Florence. 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 Florence. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Florence at 4:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Amberieu En Bugey and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Florence? 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 Florence. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Florence station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Besançon to Florence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Florence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Book your Besançon to Florence train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 3 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Florence is 560.8 km. The road distance is 912 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Firenze S.M.N. via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 10h 58m.