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Leuven to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Besançon takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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.

7h 31m
Duration
720 km
Distance
€140
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
6h 22m
€96–222

Leuven to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Leuven and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leuven to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 719.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Besancon Viotte via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 22m.

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