The average train between Valence and Besançon takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 Valence and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Besançon at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Valence to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Valence station and arriving at Besançon station via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Valence to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Valence to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Valence to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Zou! Lignes Express Régionales.
The distance between Valence and Besançon is 272.1 km. The road distance is 394 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
