The average train between Besançon and Bern takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Bern. 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 3 times a day between Besançon and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Bern station via La Chaux-De-Fonds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Besançon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Besançon to Bern train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and BLS AG.
The distance between Besançon and Bern is 113.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Bern via La Chaux-de-Fonds in around 3h 38m.