Besançon to Basel Trains

Besançon to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Basel takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Basel. 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 32m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: CHF 38
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel St. Johanntrain Ter

2h 16m

CHF 26–53

Besançon to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Besançon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:38 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes

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