The average train between Strasbourg and Besançon takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 16m • 1 change
2h 13m • 1 change
2h • 1 change
2h 17m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Besançon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Strasbourg to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Strasbourg and Besançon is 196.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.