The average train between Lens and Besançon takes 7h 20m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Lens to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Lens to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lens and Besançon is 424 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 4h 54m.