Besançon to Cologne by train

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Overview: trains from Besançon to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Besançon to Cologne, 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 06:08 View journey
Last train 21:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 411
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey AU$404.42 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 40m
Train operators 9

Besançon to Cologne train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Besançon to Cologne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Besançon to Cologne take around 4 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 411 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Besançon is scheduled to depart at around  06:08. The last departure is usually at around 21:09 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Besançon at around 06:08, with the last train leaving at around 21:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 28 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$404.42.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cologne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cologne.

Is there a direct train from Besançon to Cologne?

The journey between Besançon and Cologne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Besançon to Cologne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Besançon to Cologne?

The Besançon to Cologne train travel takes about 4 hours and 58 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Besançon to Cologne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cologne leaving Besançon at around 06:08 and the last train leaving at around 21:09 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Besançon at around 06:08, with the final departure at 21:06.

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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.