4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Strasbourg to Besançon
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€24
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€46
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 17
15
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
It's difficult to get from Strasbourg to Besançon without transferring at least once.
96201 · 830446+
8941025:19 AM3h09Strasbourg station8:28 AMBesançon Viotte€241One-way2 transfers- 96265 · 830448 · 8958535:51 AM2h55Strasbourg station8:46 AMBesançon Viotte€241One-way2 transfers
- 96207 · 830452+8940067:21 AM3h25Strasbourg station10:46 AMBesançon Viotte€241One-way2 transfers
5521+8945106:47 AM2h16Strasbourg station9:03 AMBesançon Viotte€451One-way1 transfer- 96221+6706+8945421:51 PM3h01Strasbourg station4:52 PMBesançon Viotte€461One-way2 transfers
- 9879+8945341:05 PM2h00Strasbourg station3:05 PMBesançon Viotte€531One-way1 transfer
- 9580+8945504:15 PM2h07Strasbourg station6:22 PMBesançon Viotte€731One-way1 transfer
- 9877+8945189:04 AM2h13Strasbourg station11:17 AMBesançon Viotte€671One-way1 transfer
- 5521+8945106:47 AM2h16Strasbourg station9:03 AMBesançon Viotte€451One-way1 transfer
- 12177+8945381:37 PM2h17Strasbourg station3:54 PMBesançon Viotte€461One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Strasbourg to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 196 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Besançon:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Besançon costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Live departures
Strasbourg to Besançon train times
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Besançon trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96201 · 830446+894102 | 5:19 AM Strasbourg station | 3h09 | 8:28 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 96265 · 830448 · 895853 | 5:51 AM Strasbourg station | 2h55 | 8:46 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 5521+894510 | 6:47 AM Strasbourg station | 2h16 | 9:03 AM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
| 96207 · 830452+894006 | 7:21 AM Strasbourg station | 3h25 | 10:46 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 9877+894518 | 9:04 AM Strasbourg station | 2h13 | 11:17 AM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
| 96237 · 830412+894008 | 9:21 AM Strasbourg station | 3h25 | 12:46 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 96251 · 830414+894106 | 11:21 AM Strasbourg station | 3h07 | 2:28 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 9879+894534 | 1:05 PM Strasbourg station | 2h00 | 3:05 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
| 12177+894538 | 1:37 PM Strasbourg station | 2h17 | 3:54 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
| 96221+6706+894542 | 1:51 PM Strasbourg station | 3h01 | 4:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 9580+894550 | 4:15 PM Strasbourg station | 2h07 | 6:22 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
| 96227+6708+894554 | 4:21 PM Strasbourg station | 2h34 | 6:55 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 96229 · 830426 · 895859 | 4:51 PM Strasbourg station | 2h55 | 7:46 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 96231 · 830428+894014 | 5:21 PM Strasbourg station | 3h25 | 8:46 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
| 96281 · 830432+894016 | 6:21 PM Strasbourg station | 3h29 | 9:50 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Besançon
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Trains from Strasbourg to Besançon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Strasbourg to Besançon trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Strasbourg and Besançon from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TER
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Strasbourg to Besançon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Besançon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Besançon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Strasbourg to Besançon
Most Strasbourg to Besançon trains use the Strasbourg to Besançon Viotte station pair, with some services arriving at Besançon - Mouillère. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Besançon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Strasbourg station do trains to Besançon leave from?
Getting to Strasbourg from Strasbourg city centre
Strasbourg train station facilities and services
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Getting to Krimmeri-Meinau from Strasbourg city centre
Krimmeri-Meinau is 2 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Krimmeri-Meinau train station facilities and services
Krimmeri-Meinau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Which Besançon station do trains from Strasbourg arrive at?
Getting to Besançon Viotte from Besançon city centre
Besançon Viotte train station facilities and services
Besançon Viotte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pain Soleil, Selecta
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the front of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10. Information desks are located at the south entrance to the underground level. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Besançon Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Besançon Viotte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Besançon Viotte: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare, Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa, Le Viotte King Size.
Getting to Besançon - Mouillère from Besançon city centre
Besançon - Mouillère is 1 km from Besançon city centre. Public transport options include:
Besançon - Mouillère train station facilities and services
Besançon - Mouillère has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Besançon - Mouillère.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Besançon - Mouillère.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Besançon - Mouillère: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Besançon - Mouillère: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Besançon - Mouillère.
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