The average train between Utrecht and Besançon takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. 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 every 4 hours between Utrecht and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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7h 27m • 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 station and arriving at Besançon station via Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Utrecht to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Utrecht to Besançon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Utrecht and Besançon is 542.2 km. The road distance is 881 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 49m.