Nîmes to Besançon by train

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Overview: trains from Nîmes to Besançon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nîmes 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 06:09 View journey
Last train 14:43 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 406
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey €84.32 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 40m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Nîmes to Besançon

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Cost of train travel from Nîmes to Besançon

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

  • Cheapest ticket: €84.32

  • 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.

Train timetable for travel between Nîmes and Besançon

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Nîmes to Besançon by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:57

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 14:43

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:09

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 14:43

  • Average number of daily trains: 11 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 2 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Nîmes to Besançon

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 27 minutes, spanning 406 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Nîmes and Besançon tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Nîmes and Besançon are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Nîmes to Besançon

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Nîmes and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Besançon city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Nîmes to Besançon

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

The train journey between Nîmes and Besançon spans 406 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.