The average train between Bristol and Besançon takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Besançon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Bristol to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Bristol to Besançon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Besançon is 779 km. The road distance is 1,024 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Besancon Viotte via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 32m.
