The average train between Besançon and Switzerland takes 5h 35m 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 4 times a day between Besançon and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 54m • 3 changes


3h 59m • 3 changes


4h 17m • 3 changes


3h 29m • 3 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 Zuerich Hb station via Mulhouse Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Besançon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich 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, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 3h 57m.