The average train between Nuremberg and Besançon takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 2:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Besançon station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Nuremberg to Besançon train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Nuernberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Besançon train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Nuremberg to Besançon train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Besançon is 447 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 7m.