Besançon to Cerbère by train

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Overview: trains from Besançon to Cerbère

Find the key information for travelling by train from Besançon to Cerbère, 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 18:07 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 7hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 584
Trains / day 2 View all
Cheapest journey US$148.00 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 37m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Besançon to Cerbère by train

Considering a train trip from Besançon to Cerbère? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Besançon and Cerbère

The cheapest train tickets from Besançon to Cerbère start at US$148.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Besançon to Cerbère is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 1 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Besançon and Cerbère

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 2 trains make this journey of 584 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Besançon is at 06:51 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 08:51.

During the weekend, 06:51 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 18:07 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Besançon to Cerbère distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 584 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 7 hours and 46 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Besançon to Cerbère?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 1 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Further insights on trains from Besançon to Cerbère

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Cerbère city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Besançon to Cerbère

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

The train route from Besançon to Cerbère covers 584 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.