The average train between Rome and Besançon takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Besançon at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 12m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rome 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 Rome to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Besançon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
Rome to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Besançon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Rome to Besançon train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Besançon is 785.1 km. The road distance is 1,116 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 11h 38m.