The average train between Italy and Besançon takes 17h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy 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 3 times a day between Italy and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Besançon at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Italy 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 Italy to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Italy station and arriving at Besançon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
Italy to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Italy to Besançon train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Italy and Besançon is 732.5 km. The road distance is 1,116 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 11h 43m.