The average train between Besançon and Grenoble takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Grenoble. 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 4 times a day between Besançon and Grenoble. 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 Grenoble at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Grenoble station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Besançon to Grenoble train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Grenoble train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Grenoble station.
Book your Besançon to Grenoble train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Grenoble is 231.4 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Grenoble via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 15m.