Nijmegen to Besançon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nijmegen and Besançon takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. 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.

9h 45m
Duration: 878 km
Distance: €186
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

8h 42m

€112–243

Nijmegen to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nijmegen and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Besançon at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:18 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:18 AM → 3:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
8:18 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
10:18 AM → 7:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
12:18 PM → 8:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:18 AM → 3:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
8:18 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
10:18 AM → 7:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
12:18 PM → 8:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:18 AM → 3:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
8:18 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
10:18 AM → 7:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
12:18 PM → 8:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 28m • 5 changes
7:18 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 26m • 5 changes
11:18 AM → 8:04 PM
8h 46m • 5 changes
1:18 PM → 9:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:20 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
9:20 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 6m • 5 changes
11:20 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 6m • 5 changes
1:20 PM → 9:04 PM
7h 44m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:18 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 28m • 5 changes
7:18 AM → 3:04 PM
7h 46m • 5 changes
8:18 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
10:18 AM → 7:26 PM
9h 8m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Besançon, France?

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 42m.

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