The average train between Salzburg and Besançon takes 19h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 twice daily between Salzburg and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 19h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Besançon station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
Salzburg to Besançon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Besançon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Salzburg to Besançon train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Besançon is 530.9 km. The road distance is 791 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 9h 54m.