The average train between Caen and Besançon takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 every 4 hours between Caen and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen 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 Caen to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Caen to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Caen to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Caen and Besançon is 519.1 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Besancon Viotte via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 19m.