Besançon to Madrid by train

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Overview: trains from Besançon to Madrid

Find the key information for travelling by train from Besançon to Madrid, 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 06:36 View journey
Last train 20:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 11hr View journey
Distance (km) 1089
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey US$159.00 View journey
Avg journey time 17hr 43m
Train operators 16

Besançon to Madrid by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Besançon to Madrid? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 1,089 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Besançon to Madrid

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Besançon to Madrid:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$159.00

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Besançon to Madrid departure frequency and train timetable

With 9 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 19 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 06:36 and the last one is at 20:47. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:39, with the last one at 20:47.

Besançon to Madrid distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 1,089 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 11 hours.

Booking time frame: Besançon to Madrid trains

Tickets for travel to Madrid along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

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

FAQs about the train journey from Besançon to Madrid

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

The train journey between Besançon and Madrid spans 1,089 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.