The average train between Liège and Besançon takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Liège 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 Liège and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liège is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Liège 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 Liège to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Liège station and arriving at Besançon station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Liège to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Liege-Guillemins station.
Liège to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Liège to Besançon train tickets online with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liège and Besançon is 377.8 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Besancon Viotte via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 39m.