Train Strasbourg Besançon

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Information about the Strasbourg to Besançon train

Travel by train from Strasbourg to Besançon. 5 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Strasbourg at 5h 51m and the last at 17h 51m, allowing you to cover the 267 km distance in as little as 2h 55m. Tickets are available from 20€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 28m

Shortest route time

2h 55m

First hour of departure

5h 51m

Last hour of departure

17h 51m

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Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 17 August	Tuesday 18	Wednesday 19	Thursday 20	today 43 € (1) MOBIGO MOBIGO	Saturday 22 August 28 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 23 36 € (1) TGV INOUI TGV INOUI
Monday 24 40 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 25 28 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 26 28 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 27 34 € (1) MOBIGO MOBIGO	Friday 28 28 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 29 34 € (1) MOBIGO MOBIGO	Sunday 30 28 € (1) TER TER
Monday 31 28 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 1st September September 28 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 2 28 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 3 28 € (1) TER TER	Friday 4 28 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 5 20 € (1) TGV INOUI The cheapest TGV INOUI	Sunday 6 28 € (1) TER TER
Monday 7 28 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 8 28 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 9 28 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 10 28 € (1) TER TER	Friday 11 28 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 12 28 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 13 28 € (1) TER TER

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Strasbourg to Besançon

How much does a train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Strasbourg to Besançon take?

The Strasbourg to Besançon journey takes no more than 3h 28m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Strasbourg to Besançon?

The fastest train can complete the journey from Strasbourg to Besançon in 2h 55m.

How many trains run from Strasbourg to Besançon each day?

To travel from Strasbourg to Besançon, you can take one of the 5 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Strasbourg and Besançon?

It is possible to travel between Strasbourg and Besançon on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Strasbourg and Besançon by train?

The distance by train between Strasbourg and Besançon is approximately 267 km.

What time is the first train from Strasbourg to Besançon?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Strasbourg to Besançon train at 5h 51m.

What time is the last train from Strasbourg to Besançon?

The last train leaves Strasbourg at 17h 51m.

To leave Strasbourg, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: STRASBOURG.

At Besançon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: BESANCON VIOTTE.

Which train companies operate trains from Strasbourg to Besançon?

For your journey from Strasbourg to Besançon, you can travel with TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

Because transport is a service for everyone, on TGV Lyria, in carriages 1 or 11, you will have a PREMIÈRE class seat specially reserved for wheelchair users.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon?

The price of a Strasbourg – Besançon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon.

Price of a Strasbourg – Besançon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Strasbourg to Besançon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Strasbourg to Besançon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Strasbourg – Besançon

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Strasbourg – Besançon Train

The best way to pay less for your Strasbourg to Besançon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Strasbourg to Besançon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Strasbourg to Besançon and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Strasbourg - Besançon. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Strasbourg to Besançon?

If you're travelling from Strasbourg to Besançon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Strasbourg to Besançon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Strasbourg to Besançon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Strasbourg to Besançon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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TGV Lyria

Travel from Strasbourg to Besançon with TGV Lyria! A hassle-free trip from one town center to another. Settle down in one of the 3 classes of comfort available and enjoy a comfy trip and numerous onboard services including free Wi-Fi! Book 6 months in advance to get the best deals!

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What travel classes are available on the Strasbourg to Besançon train?

To travel from Strasbourg to Besançon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Strasbourg to Besançon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Strasbourg to Besançon and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

TGV Lyria

TGV Lyria operates the journey between Strasbourg and Besançon. You can choose from one of the three classes:

STANDARD

A comfy reclining seat with a shared power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and collect them from the buffet car
There are 3 options if you need to change your ticket or want a refund.

PREMIERE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and have them delivered to your seat
Total or partial flexibility regarding ticket use

PREMIERE SIGNATURE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
Fast-track boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
A dedicated, quiet carriage with just 38 seats
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with exclusive access to a wide range of press and entertainment via the TGV Lyria Portal
A personalised welcome, with a complementary drink and a refreshing scented oshibori towel
Dedicated on-board staff throughout the journey
A hot meal created by our Michelin-starred chefs, plated and served at your seat
Complimentary drinks
Flexible access to the day's trains
Total flexibility regarding ticket use

What on-board services are available on the Strasbourg to Besançon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Strasbourg to Besançon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

TGV Lyria

Your train, more flexible

With 17 daily return trips between France and Switzerland, you can leave and arrive directly in the heart of cities, at your own pace. TGV Lyria is practical and smooth, for a worry-free journey without compromises.
Our destinations
Your train, more responsible

By travelling with TGV Lyria, you can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40 times less CO2 than a plane journey.
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Your train, more fun

Enjoy free access to Wi-Fi and our entertainment portal: films, press, games and much more. More than 150 content options available to make your journey even more enjoyable and exciting.
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Your train, for gourmets.

A creative, local, and seasonal food selection to delight you at any time at the Bar or served right to your seat.
Travel at high-speed

Only 3-4 hours between Paris and 5 top cities in Switzerland.
A comfortable journey

A new fleet of double-decker trains with all the comforts
Arrive in the city center

Don't waste any time, arrive directly in the heart of the city.
Best rates

Doubt no longer and leave from €29 to discover Switserland!
On board catering

"La Table", refined and inventive menus in PREMIERE SIGNATURE. "The Deli", new catering concept in the bar coach.
Many destinations

Explore Switserland and choose your destination between Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, …
Prepare your journey

Book your tickets up to 6 months in advance
Travel with your pet

Dogs accompanying disabled or blind persons can travel free of charge. Small animals carried in a closed bag or basket can travel on TGV Lyria trains for €7 and muzzled dogs on a lead for €20.
Access SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon railway station

Access reserved for PREMIERE SIGNATURE and PREMIERE customers, holders of the SNCF Carte Liberté and the Grand Voyageur Plus/Le Club card.
Family and nursery space

Book a space of 4 places face to face and isolated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with changing table and bottle warmer.
Disabled acces

In coach 1 or 11, a Première seat is specially reserved for people in wheelchairs.
Transport your bike

You can take your bike for free and without reservation in the luggage space on the TGV Lyria train.
Leave in group

Among friends, with other people ... Enjoy the Hi Five offer to discover Switzerland at reduced prices!

Strasbourg to Besançon train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 51m	8h 46m	2h 55m	TER	Booking
5h 51m Strasbourg TER 96265 6h 09m Selestat 6h 21m Colmar 6h 44m Mulhouse Connection: 06 min 6h 50m Mulhouse TER 30448 6h 55m Zillisheim 6h 58m Illfurth 7h 03m Altkirch 7h 09m Dannemarie 7h 15m Montreux-Vieux 7h 17m Petit-Croix 7h 27m Belfort-Ville Connection: 09 min 7h 36m Belfort-Ville TER 95853 7h 43m Hericourt 7h 49m Montbeliard 8h 03m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 8h 11m Clerval 8h 23m Baume-Les-Dames 8h 46m Besancon Viotte
9h 51m	13h 28m	3h 37m	TER	Booking
9h 51m Strasbourg TER 96215 10h 09m Selestat 10h 21m Colmar 10h 44m Mulhouse Connection: 38 min 11h 22m Mulhouse TER 30440 11h 27m Zillisheim 11h 30m Illfurth 11h 35m Altkirch 11h 41m Dannemarie 11h 47m Montreux-Vieux 11h 49m Petit-Croix 11h 59m Belfort-Ville Connection: 05 min 12h 04m Belfort-Ville TER 94104 12h 11m Hericourt 12h 17m Montbeliard 12h 23m Voujeaucourt 12h 29m Colombier-Fontaine 12h 36m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 12h 45m Clerval 12h 56m Baume-Les-Dames 13h 06m Laissey 13h 11m Deluz 13h 16m Novillars 13h 19m Roche-Lez-Beaupre 13h 28m Besancon Viotte
13h 51m	17h 44m	3h 53m	TER, TGV Lyria	Booking
13h 51m Strasbourg TER 96221 14h 09m Selestat 14h 21m Colmar 14h 44m Mulhouse Connection: 12 min 14h 56m Mulhouse TGV Lyria 9222 15h 58m Dijon Connection: 42 min 16h 40m Dijon TER 94261 16h 50m Genlis 16h 54m Collonges 17h 01m Auxonne 17h 10m Dole-Ville 17h 20m Orchamps 17h 24m Ranchot 17h 30m Saint-Vit 17h 34m Dannemarie - Velesmes 17h 44m Besancon Viotte
16h 51m	19h 46m	2h 55m	TER	Booking
16h 51m Strasbourg TER 96229 17h 09m Selestat 17h 21m Colmar 17h 44m Mulhouse Connection: 07 min 17h 51m Mulhouse TER 30426 17h 55m Flaxlanden 17h 57m Zillisheim 18h 00m Illfurth 18h 04m Walheim 18h 07m Altkirch 18h 13m Dannemarie 18h 19m Montreux-Vieux 18h 22m Petit-Croix 18h 31m Belfort-Ville Connection: 05 min 18h 36m Belfort-Ville TER 95859 18h 43m Hericourt 18h 49m Montbeliard 19h 03m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 19h 11m Clerval 19h 23m Baume-Les-Dames 19h 46m Besancon Viotte
17h 51m	21h 50m	3h 59m	TER	Booking
17h 51m Strasbourg TER 96233 18h 09m Selestat 18h 21m Colmar 18h 44m Mulhouse Connection: 46 min 19h 30m Mulhouse TER 30432 19h 34m Flaxlanden 19h 36m Zillisheim 19h 39m Illfurth 19h 43m Walheim 19h 46m Altkirch 19h 52m Dannemarie 19h 58m Montreux-Vieux 20h 01m Petit-Croix 20h 10m Belfort-Ville Connection: 29 min 20h 39m Belfort-Ville TER 94016 20h 46m Hericourt 20h 52m Montbeliard 21h 07m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 21h 15m Clerval 21h 27m Baume-Les-Dames 21h 50m Besancon Viotte

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TER

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TER

Strasbourg to Besançon train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026

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