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Lens to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Besançon takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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.

7h 10m
Duration
579 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Dijon

best
  1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
4h 55m
€100–175

Lens to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lens and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Lens to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 578.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 4h 55m.

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