Madrid to Besançon by train
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Overview: trains from Madrid to Besançon
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Taking the train from Madrid to Besançon
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Train travel between Madrid and Besançon: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Madrid to Besançon:
Cheapest tickets: US$164.50
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.
Departure frequency and timetable from Madrid to Besançon
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Madrid to Besançon:
05:50 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
21:30 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
06:20 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
21:30 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 31 minutes from Madrid toward Besançon.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 14 trains serving this route each day.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Madrid to Besançon?
On this route spanning 1,089 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 10 hours and 48 minutes.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Madrid and Besançon?
You can secure tickets for travel between Madrid and Besançon up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
More information on train travel from Madrid to Besançon
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Besançon city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Madrid to Besançon
Want to know more about your journey from Madrid to Besançon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Madrid and Besançon by train is 1,089 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$164.50. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 10 hours and 48 minutes.
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