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Essen to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Besançon takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

11h 40m
Duration
712 km
Distance
€164
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
7h 58m
€127–443

Essen to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 712.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 58m.

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