The average train between La Défense and Besançon takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from La Défense 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 every 2 hours between La Défense and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Défense is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from La Défense 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 La Défense to Besançon. However, there are services departing from La Défense station and arriving at Besançon station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
La Défense to Besançon train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
La Défense to Besançon train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
The distance between La Défense and Besançon is 335 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from La Défense to Besancon Viotte via Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville in around 3h 27m.