The average train between Nîmes and Besançon takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Nîmes 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 Nîmes and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nîmes is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 12m • 1 change

4h 42m • 1 change

5h 48m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 41m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

5h 12m • 1 change

4h 42m • 1 change

5h 48m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Nîmes station and arriving at Besançon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Nîmes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
Nîmes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Nîmes to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nîmes and Besançon is 400.8 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Nimes to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 2m.