The average train between Laon and Béthune takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Laon to Béthune. 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 4 hours between Laon and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laon is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Béthune at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Laon to Béthune? 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 Laon to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Laon station and arriving at Arras station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Laon to Béthune train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to Béthune train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
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The distance between Laon and Béthune is 128.5 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Laon to Bethune via Paris Nord and Arras in around 3h 43m.