Besançon to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Lucerne takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 16m
Duration: 266 km
Distance: CHF 82
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mulhouse

best

Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

3h 50m

CHF 57–129

Besançon to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Besançon and Lucerne. 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 Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:38 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 9:05 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 9:05 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 9:05 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 9:05 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 9:05 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Lucerne? 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.