The average train between Besançon and Rouen takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Rouen. 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 twice daily between Besançon and Rouen. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Rouen at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Rouen? 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 Rouen. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Rouen station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Besançon to Rouen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Rouen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Besançon to Rouen train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Rouen is 437.7 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 25m.