Besançon to Lake Maggiore Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Lake Maggiore takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lake Maggiore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 32m
Duration: 423 km
Distance: €125
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mulhouse

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Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...

6h 11m

€55–191

Besançon to Lake Maggiore train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Besançon and Lake Maggiore. 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 Lake Maggiore at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:08 PM → 10:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
5h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

11:38 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 12m • 4 changes
8:38 PM → 2:15 PM
Arrives next day
17h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

11:38 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Lake Maggiore? 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.

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Locarno via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 11m.

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