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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Milano Centrale station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
Bologna to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Bologna and Besançon is 513.2 km. The road distance is 658 km.
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.