The average train between Rome and Besançon takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. 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 7:25 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 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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 16h 21m.
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 42m.