The average train between Genoa and Besançon takes 15h 22m 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 22m. 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 Genoa station and arriving at Besançon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
Genoa to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Genoa to Besançon train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Genoa and Besançon is 389.1 km. The road distance is 677 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 27m.