The average train between Bremen and Besançon takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bremen 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 3 times a day between Bremen and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bremen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bremen station and arriving at Besançon station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
Bremen to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Bremen to Besançon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Bremen and Besançon is 677.6 km. The road distance is 951 km.
You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 9h 58m.