The average train between Dunkirk and Besançon takes 9h 5m 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 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Dunkirk to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Dunkirk to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Dunkirk and Besançon is 497.2 km. The road distance is 672 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 40m.