The average train between Bruges and Besançon takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 Bruges and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Bruges to Besançon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Bruges and Besançon is 484.7 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Besancon Viotte via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 17m.