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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Grindelwald takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Grindelwald. 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 6m
Duration
235 km
Distance
CHF 55
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Besançon to Grindelwald train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Besançon and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Grindelwald at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at La Chaux-de-Fonds and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen12h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen12h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen11h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen11h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen11h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen12h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen5h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Grindelwald? 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.

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  • Distance: 235.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Grindelwald via La Chaux-de-Fonds, Bern, and Interlaken Ost in around 5h 59m.

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