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The average train between Bologna and Besançon takes 15h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 39m
Duration
748 km
Distance
€175
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bologna to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Bologna and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Besançon at 3:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 41m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 10m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 41m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 10m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 11m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 11m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Besançon? 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.

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  • Distance: 748.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 9h 49m.

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