The average train between Monaco and Besançon takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Monaco 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 Monaco and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monaco is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Besançon at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Nice-Ville and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Monaco station and arriving at Besançon station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Monaco to Besançon train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Monaco to Besançon train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Monaco to Besançon train tickets online with ZOU!, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Monaco and Besançon is 405.8 km. The road distance is 835 km.
You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Besancon Viotte via Nice-Ville, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 51m.