The average train between Besançon and Rotterdam takes 9h 15m 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.
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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Besançon to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Besançon to Rotterdam train tickets online with TGV inOui, Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Rotterdam is 531.4 km. The road distance is 823 km.
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.