The average train between Florence and Besançon takes 16h 47m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 Florence and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Besançon at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Milano Centrale station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
Florence to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Florence and Besançon is 560.8 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 40m.