The average train between Naples and Besançon takes 18h and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Naples 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 twice daily between Naples and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Naples is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Besançon at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Naples to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Naples station and arriving at Besançon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Naples to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Napoli station.
Naples to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Naples to Besançon train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Naples and Besançon is 968.8 km. The road distance is 1,338 km.
You can take a train from Napoli to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 13h 17m.