The average train between Lens and Besançon takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Lens and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 25m. 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 Lens station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Lens to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Lens and Besançon is 424 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 1m.
