The average train between La Spezia and Besançon takes 25h 6m and the fastest train takes 23h 26m. There is at least one train per day from La Spezia 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 once daily between La Spezia and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Spezia is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Lingotto and take an average of 25h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 26m • 3 changes
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28h 9m • 3 changes
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23h 26m • 3 changes
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28h 9m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from La Spezia to Besançon. However, there are services departing from La Spezia station and arriving at Besançon station via Torino Lingotto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.
La Spezia to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
La Spezia to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your La Spezia to Besançon train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Spezia and Besançon is 457.9 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from La Spezia Centrale to Besancon Viotte via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 30m.