The average train between Brussels and Besançon takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 Brussels and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Brussels to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Brussels to Besançon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Brussels and Besançon is 418.5 km. The road distance is 688 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 4h 47m.