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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Rouen takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Rouen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration
517 km
Distance
€119
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Besançon to Rouen train times

Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Rouen. 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 Rouen at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 5m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 517.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Rouen, France?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 30m.

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