The average train between Karlsruhe and Besançon takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Besançon station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Karlsruhe to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Besançon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Besançon is 264 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 15m.