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Trip Overview

The average train between Bucharest and Besançon takes 2d and the fastest train takes 40h 53m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bucharest to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d
Duration
2,130 km
Distance
€316
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Bucharest and Besançon. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Besançon at 07:05:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2d 2h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2d 2h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)40h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2d 2h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,129.6 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Besancon Viotte via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 31h 5m.

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