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Edinburgh to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Besançon takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 40m
Duration
1,459 km
Distance
€442
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
10h 26m
€348–583

Edinburgh to Besançon train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Besançon at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,458.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Besancon Viotte via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 10h 26m.

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