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Basel to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Besançon takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 51m
Duration
166 km
Distance
€38
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
2h 12m
€28–59

Basel to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 166.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv hourly. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 45 min. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily.

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