The average train between Brussels and Besançon takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. 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 3 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 10:13 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Brussels to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Brussels and Besançon is 418.5 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 23m.