The average train between Sanremo and Besançon takes 14h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Sanremo 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 Sanremo and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Sanremo is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Besançon at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 14h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Sanremo 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 Sanremo to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Sanremo station and arriving at Besançon station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
Sanremo to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Nice Ville station.
Sanremo to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
The distance between Sanremo and Besançon is 405.4 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Sanremo to Besancon Viotte via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 1m.