The average train between Utrecht and Besançon takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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8h 38m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Rotterdam Alexander station, Paris Nord station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Utrecht to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Utrecht and Besançon is 542.2 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Besancon Viotte via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 7h 54m.