The average train between Besançon and Zermatt takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Zermatt. 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 Zermatt. 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 Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Zermatt? 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 Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Zermatt station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Besançon to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Besançon to Zermatt train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Zermatt is 190 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zermatt via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 6h 31m.