The average train between Saint-Étienne and Besançon takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne station and arriving at Besançon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Saint-Étienne to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Saint-Étienne to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Besançon is 237.4 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 25m.