The average train between Poitiers and Besançon takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Poitiers 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 Poitiers and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 10:41 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 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poitiers 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 Poitiers to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Poitiers station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Poitiers to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Poitiers to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Poitiers and Besançon is 437.2 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a train from Poitiers to Besancon Viotte via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 6m.