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The average train between Calais and Besançon takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Paris Nord station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Calais to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Calais and Besançon is 511.1 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 21m.
