The average train between Bern and Besançon takes 5h 8m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bern and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:33 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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 19m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Bern to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Bern and Besançon is 113.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 19m.