Hamburg to Besançon by train

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Overview: trains from Hamburg to Besançon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hamburg to Besançon, 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 00:07 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 752
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey US$110.50 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 37m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Hamburg to Besançon by train

Considering a train trip from Hamburg to Besançon? 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.

Train travel between Hamburg and Besançon: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Hamburg to Besançon:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$110.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Train times for travel from Hamburg to Besançon

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:07 and the last departure is 22:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:33 and the last train leaves at 23:42. On average, a total of 9 trains make this journey each day.

Train travel time and distance from Hamburg to Besançon

Trains can complete this route in as little as 7 hours and 31 minutes. The total distance travelled is 752 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Hamburg and Besançon?

You can secure tickets for travel between Hamburg and Besançon up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Hamburg to Besançon travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Besançon.

FAQs about the train journey from Hamburg to Besançon

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

The total distance from Hamburg to Besançon is 752 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.