The average train between Besançon and Genoa takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Genoa. 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 Genoa. 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 Genoa at 4:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Amberieu En Bugey and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Genoa? 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 Genoa. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Genoa station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
Besançon to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Besançon to Genoa train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Genoa is 389.1 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Genova Brignole via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa, and Torino Lingotto in around 10h 15m.