The average train between Rodez and Besançon takes 20h 48m and the fastest train takes 19h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Rodez 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 Rodez and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rodez is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Toulouse Matabiau and take an average of 20h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rodez station and arriving at Besançon station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
Rodez to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
Rodez to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Rodez to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rodez and Besançon is 418.3 km. The road distance is 942 km.
You can take a train from Rodez to Besancon Viotte via Toulouse Matabiau and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 59m.