The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Besançon takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Besançon is 622.3 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Besancon Viotte via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 32m.