The average train between Heidelberg and Besançon takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Besançon station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Heidelberg to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Heidelberg to Besançon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Besançon is 310.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 18m.