- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Fine arts and archaeology museum in a notable modernized building. It is one of France’s oldest public museums and a cultural highlight.
Cheapest price
$241
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
7 h 16 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Besançon will cost around $241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $241.
Of the 1 trains that leave Amsterdam for Besançon on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 16 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 16 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$241 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Amsterdam to Besançon:
A bus is $106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Besançon costing on average $189.
A bus is $158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Besançon costing on average $241.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
You'll arrive about 1h 47m sooner (6h 7m by train vs 7h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $241 compared to roughly $159 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Besançon trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9310+ 6705+ 894526 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h42 | 1:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9310+ 6745 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 13h16 | 7:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 6743 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6745 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h16 | 7:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 6743 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6743 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6745 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h16 | 7:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6743 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6709+ 894558 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h42 | 7:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9322+ 6711+ 894566 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 13h15 | 9:25 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9428+ 6745 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h16 | 7:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 6743 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 6743 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6743 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 5:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 6711+ 894566 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h15 | 9:25 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9340+ 6745 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 7:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 6709+ 894558 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h42 | 7:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9340+ 9223+ 894229 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h54 | 9:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9340+ 6745 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 7:26 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 9277+ 894267 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h34 | 8:44 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9352+ 9223+ 894229 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h54 | 9:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9352+ 9279+ 894267 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h34 | 8:44 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9352+ 6711+ 894566 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h15 | 9:25 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Besançon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $146 but you can travel from only $57 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 5:32 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
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Discover the best of Besançon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Besançon trip today.
Fine arts and archaeology museum in a notable modernized building. It is one of France’s oldest public museums and a cultural highlight.
Time museum in the Granvelle Palace tracing Besançon’s watchmaking history. A strong choice for understanding the city’s identity and craft.
Museum inside the citadel covering regional wildlife, landscapes, and environmental themes. Good for families and a wider view of Franche-Comté.
Grand central square lined with historic buildings, cafés, and events. It is a natural starting point for exploring the old center on foot.
Historic pedestrian street with shops, façades, and easy access to major monuments. Ideal for strolling through the core of old Besançon.
One of the city’s most attractive riverside walks, linking monuments and viewpoints along the Doubs. Great for photos and relaxed exploration.
A rich Comtois sausage slowly cooked with potatoes, cabbage, and smoked pork. A hearty regional winter dish rooted in Franche-Comté farmhouse cooking.
Smoked pork sausage from the Jura and Franche-Comté, traditionally smoked in tuyé chimneys. It is a flagship local charcuterie with deep smoky flavor.
A denser smoked sausage from nearby Haut-Doubs, protected by PGI status. It is prized locally for its robust flavor and traditional mountain smoking methods.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in a polished setting, known for contemporary French cuisine showcasing Franche-Comté products with precision.
Traditional dining room focused on Franche-Comté specialties, including local cheeses, charcuterie, and hearty regional dishes.
Historic brasserie on Place Granvelle serving regional classics, seafood, and French staples in an elegant Belle Époque atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually lower than Paris; local transit is affordable and budget meals are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés usually just small change.
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Besançon Viotte -> Place du Huit Septembre, Besançon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam 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.

Most Amsterdam to Besançon trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Besançon Viotte station pair, with some services arriving at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Besançon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Schiphol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Grand Café Plaza, Café Rembrandt, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol Airport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schiphol Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol Airport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CitizenM Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
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 options include: Pain Soleil, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the front of the station.
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. .
Available at Besançon Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Besançon Viotte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare, Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa, Le Viotte King Size.
Besançon Franche-Comté TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
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Ticket office support is available at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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