La Rochelle to Besançon Trains

La Rochelle to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Besançon takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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.

8h 31m
Duration: 841 km
Distance: €201
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv

7h 8m

€164–256

La Rochelle to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 10:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
7:25 PM → 12:27 PM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 10:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
9:09 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
14h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
Show more

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