The average train between Besançon and Cardiff takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Besançon to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Besançon to Cardiff train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Cardiff is 814.5 km. The road distance is 1,065 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Cardiff Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 5m.