Hamburg to Besançon by train
Besançon lies 755 km (469 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Germany and France rail, over roughly 921 km (572 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hamburg | Besançon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 128,426 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Altona station, Hamburg Dammtor station | Besançon-la Mouillère station, Gare de Besançon Rivotte |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 25000–25933 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Besançon
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Hamburg to Besançon
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Staying in Besançon
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Common questions
How far is Besançon from Hamburg?
755 km (469 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 921 km (572 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Besançon by train?
About 5 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Besançon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Besançon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.