The cheapest and fastest trains from Belfort to Besançon
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Belfort to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfort to Besançon will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 18 trains that leave Belfort for Besançon every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
89585715:361h10Gare de Belfort16:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
89585513:361h10Gare de Belfort14:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
89585918:361h10Gare de Belfort19:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
89411218:191h24Gare de Belfort19:43Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
894619 · 89410816:431h45Gare de Trois-Chênes18:28Besançon Viotte£171One-way1 change
89585715:361h10Gare de Belfort16:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
89585513:361h10Gare de Belfort14:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
89585918:361h10Gare de Belfort19:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
8940069:361h10Gare de Belfort10:46Besançon Viotte£171One-way0 changes
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895027 · 89455417:451h10Gare de Belfort18:55Besançon Viotte£361One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Belfort to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Belfort to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 77 km
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£15 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Belfort to Besançon train times
The table below shows live departures for Belfort to Besançon trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
894409 · 894004 | 8:23 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h23 | 9:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894004 | 8:36 Gare de Belfort | 1h10 | 9:46 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
894413 · 894006 | 9:21 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h25 | 10:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894006 | 9:36 Gare de Belfort | 1h10 | 10:46 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
9877+ 894518 · 895011 | 9:45 Gare de Belfort | 1h32 | 11:17 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
894609 · 894008 | 11:22 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h24 | 12:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894008 | 11:36 Gare de Belfort | 1h10 | 12:46 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
894104 | 12:04 Gare de Belfort | 1h24 | 13:28 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
894010 | 12:36 Gare de Belfort | 1h11 | 13:47 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
894106 | 13:04 Gare de Belfort | 1h24 | 14:28 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
894429+ 895855 | 13:21 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h25 | 14:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
895855 | 13:36 Gare de Belfort | 1h10 | 14:46 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
9879+ 894534 · 895019 | 13:45 Gare de Belfort | 1h20 | 15:05 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
894431+ 895857 | 14:21 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 2h25 | 16:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
12177+ 895021 · 894538 | 14:45 Gare de Belfort | 1h09 | 15:54 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
895857 | 15:36 Gare de Belfort | 1h10 | 16:46 Besançon Viotte | 0 changesdirect | |
6706+ 894542 · 895023 | 15:45 Gare de Belfort | 1h07 | 16:52 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
894619 · 894108 | 16:43 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h45 | 18:28 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894433 · 894110 | 17:21 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h28 | 18:49 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894449+ 895859 | 18:21 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h25 | 19:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894455 · 894014 | 19:21 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h25 | 20:46 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
894627 · 894016 | 20:29 Gare de Trois-Chênes | 1h21 | 21:50 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Belfort to Besançon
Trains from Belfort to Besançon run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 22:08 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Belfort to Besançon trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Belfort and Besançon from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
TER
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Belfort to Besançon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfort 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 Belfort and Besançon
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 in the vicinity of the station
- Restaurant Tokyo
- Kanzaki
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Best Western Plus Hotel Belfort Centre Gare
- Hotel Kyriad Belfort Centre
- Grand Hotel Du Tonneau D'Or
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and TER trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Tram: Line T1
- 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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