The average train between Lens and Besançon takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 Lens and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Arras station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Lens to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
Lens to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Lens and Besançon is 424 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 43m.
