Dortmund to Besançon Trains

Dortmund to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Besançon takes 12h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

12h 46m
Duration: 762 km
Distance: €173
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv

8h 35m

€142–276

Dortmund to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dortmund and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:36 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
17h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:34 AM → 3:54 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
17h 29m • 3 changes
5:36 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
17h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:34 AM → 3:54 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
17h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:34 AM → 3:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
17h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:34 AM → 3:54 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
18h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:34 AM → 3:54 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
5:36 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
17h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:34 AM → 3:54 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes

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