The average train between Heilbronn and Besançon takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Besançon station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Heilbronn to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Heilbronn to Besançon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Besançon is 317.1 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 57m.