Besançon to Rotterdam Trains

Besançon to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Rotterdam takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. 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.

8h 6m
Duration: 823 km
Distance: €291
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys

6h 47m

€235–387

Besançon to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Besançon and Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
6:08 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:08 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:08 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
8:08 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
6:08 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
17h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:28 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
8:08 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:08 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:08 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Rotterdam Centraal via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Châtelet, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 47m.

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