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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Besançon takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. 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.

8h 37m
Duration
384 km
Distance
€88
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Heidelberg to Besançon train times

Trains run twice daily between Heidelberg and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:22 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 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 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)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 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)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 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)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 4m • 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)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 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)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 7m • 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)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 383.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

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 47m.

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