Venice to Besançon train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Venice to Besançon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Venice to Besançon take around 9 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 531 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Venice is scheduled to depart at around  05:26. The last departure is usually at around 21:05 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Venice at around 06:12, with the last train leaving at around 19:12. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 10 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 44 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$163.70.

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 Venice to Besançon?

The journey between Venice and Besançon usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those 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 around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Venice to Besançon?

The Venice to Besançon train travel takes about 9 hours and 31 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Venice to Besançon train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Besançon leaving Venice at around 05:26 and the last train leaving at around 21:05 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Venice at around 06:12, with the final departure at 19:12.