The average train between Santander and Besançon takes 38h 40m and the fastest train takes 29h 11m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Santander 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 a week between Santander and Besançon. The service departs Santander at 7:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Besançon at 19:09:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 38h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Besançon station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.
Santander to Besançon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Besançon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Santander to Besançon train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Besançon is 874.4 km. The road distance is 1,962 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Besancon Viotte via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 17h 39m.