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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Besançon takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. 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.

11h 56m
Duration
803 km
Distance
€197
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Hanover to Besançon train times

Trains run twice daily between Hanover and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 3:53 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 29m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 47m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 802.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 43m.

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