Leuven to Besançon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Besançon takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. 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 4m
Duration: 720 km
Distance: €135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

6h 17m

€97–196

Leuven to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
2:36 PM → 8:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
2:36 PM → 8:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:36 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 41m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:34 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 43m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 4:44 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 8:04 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:34 AM → 4:44 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 5:26 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 9:04 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:36 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:36 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 17m.

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