The average train between Marseille and Besançon takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 55m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Besançon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Marseille to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Marseille to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Marseille and Besançon is 442.2 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 25m.