The cheapest and fastest trains from Annecy to Besançon
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Besançon will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Annecy for Besançon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Annecy to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 150 km
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£41 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Annecy to Besançon train times
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Besançon trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:19 Annecy | 4h50 | 19:09 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:43 Annecy | 4h26 | 19:09 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Annecy to Besançon
Trains from Annecy to Besançon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 19:51 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF from Annecy to Besançon trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Annecy and Besançon from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Annecy to Besançon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy to Besançon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Besançon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Annecy and Besançon
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenue de Chevêne.
- Restaurant Le Freti
- L'Etage
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre
- Best Western Hotel International Annecy
- Hotel des Alpes
- Located in the main hall
- 250 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional TER trains
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Pain Soleil
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare
- Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa
- Le Viotte King Size
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Located at the south entrance to the underground level.
- Tram lines: T2
- Bus lines: L3, L5, 8, T2
- Train lines: TGV, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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