Berlin to Besançon by train
Besançon lies 790 km (491 mi) south-west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Germany and France rail, over roughly 963 km (599 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Besançon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 3.4 million | 128,426 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Besançon-la Mouillère station, Gare de Besançon Rivotte |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 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 Berlin to Besançon
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Staying in Besançon
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Common questions
How far is Besançon from Berlin?
790 km (491 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Berlin; by road roughly 963 km (599 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Besançon by train?
About 5 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin 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.