The average train between Innsbruck and Besançon takes 11h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchs Sg and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Besançon station via Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Innsbruck to Besançon train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Besançon train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Innsbruck to Besançon train tickets online with Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Innsbruck and Besançon is 405.7 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 23m.