The average train between Leeds and Besançon takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Besançon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Leeds to Besançon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Besançon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Leeds to Besançon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Besançon is 902.4 km. The road distance is 1,129 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Besancon Viotte via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 29m.