The average train between Grenoble and Besançon takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Grenoble 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 4 times a day between Grenoble and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grenoble is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Grenoble station and arriving at Besançon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Grenoble to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Grenoble to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Grenoble and Besançon is 231.4 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Grenoble to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 2m.