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Cologne to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Besançon takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

10h 46m
Duration
630 km
Distance
€146
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
7h 4m
€112–380

Cologne to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 629.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 4m.

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