The average train between Besançon and Vichy takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Vichy. 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 Vichy. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Vichy at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Vichy. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Vichy station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Besançon to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vichy station.
Book your Besançon to Vichy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Vichy is 233.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Vichy via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 20m.