The average train between Nijmegen and Besançon takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijmegen 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 5 times a day between Nijmegen and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Besançon at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen station and arriving at Besançon station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Nijmegen to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.
Nijmegen to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Nijmegen to Besançon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nijmegen and Besançon is 510.9 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Besancon Viotte via Breda, Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 52m.