The average train between Saône and Besançon takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Saône 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 Saône and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saône is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Perrache and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saône to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Saône station and arriving at Besançon station via Besancon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Saône to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Saône to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Saône to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Saône and Besançon is 192.4 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m.