The average train between Dunkirk and Besançon takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. 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 twice daily 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 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 43m • 3 changes



6h 8m • 3 changes
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16h 59m • 3 changes



11h 27m • 3 changes



6h 8m • 3 changes
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12h 51m • 3 changes
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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 10h 8m.
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 41m.