The average train between Besançon and Switzerland takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Switzerland. 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 every 4 hours between Besançon and Switzerland. 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 Switzerland at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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2h 54m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Mulhouse Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Besançon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Besançon and Switzerland is 175.1 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zürich Stadelhofen via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 3h 41m.