The average train between Utrecht and Besançon takes 11h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. 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 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 24m • 4 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-Franche Comte Tgv station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
Utrecht to Besançon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv 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 Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 18m.