Brussels to Besançon by train
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Overview: trains from Brussels to Besançon
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Travelling from Brussels to Besançon by train
Want to know how to get from Brussels to Besançon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Brussels to Besançon take around 4 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 410 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Brussels is scheduled to depart at around 06:03. The last departure is usually at around 21:25 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Brussels at around 06:25, with the last train leaving at around 22:16. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$32.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Besançon, 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 Besançon.
Is there a direct train from Brussels to Besançon?
The journey between Brussels and Besançon usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Brussels to Besançon 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 Brussels to Besançon?
The Brussels to Besançon train travel takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Brussels to Besançon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Besançon leaving Brussels at around 06:03 and the last train leaving at around 21:25 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Brussels at around 06:25, with the final departure at 22:16.
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