The average train between Pau and Besançon takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 3 times a day between Pau and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Pau 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 Pau to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Pau to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Pau to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pau and Besançon is 663.2 km. The road distance is 1,149 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Besancon Viotte via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 9m.