The average train between Besançon and Leiden takes 9h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. 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.
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 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Leiden? 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 Leiden. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Leiden station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
Besançon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Besançon to Leiden train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Besançon and Leiden is 556.8 km. The road distance is 862 km.
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.