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Besançon to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Lugano takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 24m
Duration
426 km
Distance
CHF 127
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 45–354

Besançon to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Besançon and Lugano. 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 Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Besançon to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Lugano via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 4m.

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