The average train between Hanover and Besançon takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 Hanover and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Besançon station via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Hanover to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Hanover to Besançon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Besançon is 628.6 km. The road distance is 818 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 18m.