The average train between Besançon and Lake Maggiore takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lake Maggiore. 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 Besançon and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Lake Maggiore? 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 Besançon to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Besançon to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Besançon to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Lake Maggiore is 247.1 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Locarno via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 8m.