The average train between Besançon and Zermatt takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Zermatt. 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 Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at La Chaux-de-Fonds and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte station and arriving at Zermatt station via La Chaux-De-Fonds station, Bern station and Visp station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Besançon to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Zermatt train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Zermatt station.
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The distance between Besançon and Zermatt is 190 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zermatt via La Chaux-de-Fonds, Bern, and Visp in around 6h 33m.
