The average train between Valenciennes and Besançon takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valenciennes is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 48m • 3 changes



7h 10m • 3 changes



5h 48m • 3 changes



5h 40m • 3 changes



6h 30m • 3 changes



9h 48m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



15h 51m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Valenciennes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valenciennes station.
Valenciennes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Valenciennes to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Valenciennes and Besançon is 391 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 20m.