Besançon to Arles by train

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Overview: trains from Besançon to Arles

Find the key information for travelling by train from Besançon to Arles, 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 06:51 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 416
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey £94.87 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 2m
Train operators 7

Travelling by train from Besançon to Arles

Ready to travel from Besançon to Arles 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 ticket cost for journeys between Besançon and Arles

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £94.87, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Besançon to Arles

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Besançon to Arles:

  • 06:51 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:40 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:51 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:40 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 1 hour and 5 minutes from Besançon toward Arles.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 5 trains serving this route each day.

Besançon to Arles distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 416 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 11 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Besançon and Arles?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Besançon and Arles 2 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Besançon to Arles 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: Arles.

FAQs about the train journey from Besançon to Arles

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

The total journey from Besançon to Arles 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.