Besançon to Basel Trains

Besançon to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Basel takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: CHF 36
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel St. Johanntrain Ter

2h 18m

CHF 25–53

Besançon to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Besançon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Basel at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:08 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
7h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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