The average train between Limoges and Besançon takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Limoges 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 4 times a day between Limoges and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limoges is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Austerlitz and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Limoges 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 Limoges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Limoges station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Limoges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
Limoges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Limoges to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Limoges and Besançon is 397.3 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Besancon Viotte via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 56m.