The average train between Rotterdam and Besançon takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. 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 3 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 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 29m • 3 changesWant 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 Centraal station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Rotterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Besançon is 531.4 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 41m.