The average train between Besançon and Utrecht takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. 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 Utrecht at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





7h 4m • 5 changes




8h 4m • 5 changes




7h 39m • 5 changes




7h 21m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Utrecht? 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 Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station and arriving at Utrecht Centraal station via Paris Gare De Lyon station and Rotterdam Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Besançon to Utrecht train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Utrecht train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
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The distance between Besançon and Utrecht is 542.2 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Utrecht Centraal via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Rotterdam Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 8h 9m.