The average train between Leipzig and Besançon takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Leipzig to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Leipzig and Besançon is 647 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 9h 21m.