The average train between Besançon and Nice takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Nice. 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 Nice. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Nice at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Nice. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Nice station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Besançon to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nice Ville station.
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The distance between Besançon and Nice is 406.1 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Nice Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon Tgv in around 8h 9m.
