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Besançon to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Leiden takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 36m
Duration
862 km
Distance
€189
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
6h 57m
€125–288

Besançon to Leiden train times

Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Leiden. 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 Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 861.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Leiden Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 57m.

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