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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Besançon takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.

5h 13m
Duration
273 km
Distance
€85
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bern to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bern and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 22m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 22m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 19m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 273.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 20m.

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