The average train between Besançon and Biel/Bienne takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Biel/Bienne. 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 4 times a day between Besançon and Biel/Bienne. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Biel/Bienne at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 20m • 1 change

2h 41m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

2h 41m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Biel/Bienne station via La Chaux-De-Fonds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Besançon to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.
Book your Besançon to Biel/Bienne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Besançon and Biel/Bienne is 93.6 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Biel/Bienne via La Chaux-de-Fonds in around 3h 9m.