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Ghent to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Besançon takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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.

7h 31m
Duration
741 km
Distance
€144
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
6h 42m
€100–239

Ghent to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Ghent to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 740.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Besancon Viotte via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 42m.

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