Edinburgh to Besançon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Besançon takes 12h 45m 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 45m
Duration: 1,459 km
Distance: €475
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

10h 23m

€378–599

Edinburgh to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:20 PM → 3:04 PM
Arrives next day
17h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 5:26 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 26m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 8:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 9:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 5:26 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 26m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 8:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 9:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:37 AM → 5:26 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 26m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 8:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 9:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:04 PM
12h 4m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 9:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
21h 7m • 4 changes
7:00 PM → 4:44 PM
Arrives next day
21h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:55 AM → 8:04 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 9:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
12:00 PM → 11:15 PM
10h 15m • 4 changes
2:30 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:37 AM → 5:26 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 26m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 8:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 9:04 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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 23m.

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