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Trip Overview

The train between Sanremo and Besançon takes 18h 45m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.

18h 45m
Duration
875 km
Distance
€205
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Sanremo to Besançon train times

Trains run once a week between Sanremo and Besançon. The service departs Sanremo at 7:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into Besançon at 14:30:00. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 18h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Sanremo to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 874.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Besançon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv 3 times a day. Tickets cost €160–250 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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