The average train between Ghent and Besançon takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ghent and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Ghent to Besançon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Ghent and Besançon is 454.6 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Besancon Viotte via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 51m.
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