The average train between Karlsruhe and Besançon takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. 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 3 times a day between Karlsruhe and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Karlsruhe to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Besançon is 264 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 13m.