The average train between Rotterdam and Besançon takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 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.
Trains run 4 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Rotterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Rotterdam to Besançon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rotterdam and Besançon is 531.4 km. The road distance is 825 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 5m.