The average train between Besançon and Bruges takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Bruges. 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 Bruges. 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 Bruges at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Bruges? 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 Bruges. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Bruges station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Besançon to Bruges train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Bruges train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Besançon to Bruges train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Bruges is 484.7 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Bruges via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 18m.