The cheapest and fastest trains from Luxembourg to Besançon
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€76
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luxembourg to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luxembourg to Besançon will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luxembourg for Besançon on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luxembourg to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luxembourg to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 263 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€76 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luxembourg to Besançon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:40 AM Luxembourg | 4h24 | 1:04 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Luxembourg | 3h49 | 1:04 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luxembourg to Besançon
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €57 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 19:57 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) from Luxembourg to Besançon trainsTGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) trains will get you between Luxembourg and Besançon from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Luxembourg to Besançon

Passengers board the train most frequently from Luxembourg, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, located 7.1 miles (11.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luxembourg to Besançon
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Brasserie Schuman
- Vapiano Luxembourg Gare
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to France, Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Tram connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: National and international connections
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Pain Soleil
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare
- Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa
- Le Viotte King Size
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Located at the south entrance to the underground level.
- Tram lines: T2
- Bus lines: L3, L5, 8, T2
- Train lines: TGV, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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