Travelling by train from Cerbère to Besançon

Ready to travel from Cerbère to Besançon by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Cerbère and Besançon

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is , but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets half a month in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Cerbère to Besançon departure frequency and train timetable

With 3 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 6 hours and 44 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 and the last one is at . If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:37, with the last one at 20:05.

Average train travel time from Cerbère to Besançon

The quickest time by train is 7 hours and 34 minutes, travelling a total distance of 584 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Cerbère and Besançon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Cerbère and Besançon half a month before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Besançon

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Besançon.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Cerbère to Besançon by train?

The total distance between Cerbère and Besançon by train is 584 kilometres.

What is the Cerbère to Besançon train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs . When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Cerbère to Besançon by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey half a month ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Cerbère to Besançon?

The fastest jouney takes 7 hours and 34 minutes.