The average train between La Rochelle and Besançon takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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 twice daily between La Rochelle and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Besançon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
La Rochelle to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Besançon is 559.7 km. The road distance is 843 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Besancon Viotte via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 1m.