The average train between Dunkirk and Besançon takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 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 Dunkirk to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Paris Nord station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Dunkirk to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and Besançon is 497.2 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 41m.