Arles to Besançon by train

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Overview: trains from Arles to Besançon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Arles to Besançon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:12 View journey
Last train 17:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 416
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey AU$325.58 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 10m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Arles to Besançon

So you’re considering going from Arles to Besançon by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Arles to Besançon

Getting from Arles to Besançon by rail typically costs AU$325.58, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Arles to Besançon departure frequency and train timetable

With 3 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:12 and the last one is at 17:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:12, with the last one at 14:17.

Train travel time and distance from Arles to Besançon

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 59 minutes. The total distance travelled is 416 kilometres.

Booking Arles to Besançon trains in advance

Booking your Arles to Besançon tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Arles to Besançon by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Besançon.

FAQs about the train journey from Arles to Besançon

Want to know more about your journey from Arles to Besançon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Arles to Besançon is 416 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.