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Rotterdam to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Besançon takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

8h 10m
Duration
825 km
Distance
€260
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
6h 9m
€201–365

Rotterdam to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 825.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Les Halles, Châtelet - Les Halles, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 9m.

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