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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Besançon
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Besançon will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
To travel from Caen to Besançon you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Caen to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £142.
Distance: 519 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£80 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £290 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 8m Average total duration 21h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Caen to Besançon train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Besançon trains for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:44 Caen | 6h03 | 21:47 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 9 February | |||||
3330+ 9261+894211 | On time 04:00 Gare de Caen | 6h07 | 10:07 Besançon Viotte | 2 changes | |
| 3308+6743 | On time 11:02 Gare de Caen | 5h24 | 16:26 Besançon Viotte | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Besançon
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Trains from Caen to Besançon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 519 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 519 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 19:51 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo from Caen to Besançon trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Besançon from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Besançon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen 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 Caen and Besançon
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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