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Besançon to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Rotterdam takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 2m
Duration
823 km
Distance
€244
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 Thalys
5h 51m
€199–345

Besançon to Rotterdam train times

Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 823.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon, Châtelet - Les Halles, Les Halles, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 51m.

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