The average train between Besançon and Venice takes 22h 48m and the fastest train takes 20h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Venice. 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 Venice. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Venice at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 22h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Venice? 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 Venice. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Venice station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
Besançon to Venice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Venice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Book your Besançon to Venice train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Besançon and Venice is 524.7 km. The road distance is 941 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Venezia S. Lucia via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 11h 19m.