The average train between Leuven and Besançon takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Leuven and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 55m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Besançon station via Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Leuven to Besançon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Besançon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Leuven to Besançon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Besançon is 415 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Besancon Viotte via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 59m.