The average train between Besançon and Leiden takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. 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 5 times a day between Besançon and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 39m • 4 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 Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Besançon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Besançon and Leiden is 556.8 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Leiden Centraal via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 54m.