The average train between Besançon and Nantes takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Nantes. 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 Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Nantes at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Nantes? 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 Nantes. However, there are services departing from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station and arriving at Nantes station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Besançon to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.
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The distance between Besançon and Nantes is 571.5 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Nantes via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 12m.