The average train between Liège and Besançon takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. 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 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liège is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 28m • 3 changesWant 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 Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Liège to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Liège, Guillemins Bf station.
Liège to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Liège to Besançon train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Liège and Besançon is 377.8 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 49m.