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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Zermatt takes 7h 37m 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.

7h 37m
Duration
286 km
Distance
CHF 103
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Besançon to Zermatt train times

Trains run 4 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 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 25m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 43m • 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)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 25m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 43m • 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)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 25m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 43m • 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)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 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)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 43m • 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)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 25m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 40m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 285.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zermatt via La Chaux-de-Fonds, Bern, and Visp in around 6h 33m.

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