The average train between Genoa and Besançon takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 Genoa and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Besançon at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Milano Centrale station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Genoa to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Genoa and Besançon is 389.1 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 33m.
