Besançon to Zug Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Zug takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration: 290 km
Distance: CHF 79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mulhouse

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Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Ter
Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to Zugtrain S24 / ...

4h 19m

CHF 63–110

Besançon to Zug train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Besançon and Zug. 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 Zug at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:08 PM → 7:29 AM
Arrives next day
9h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 21m • 4 changes
11:38 AM → 3:29 PM
3h 51m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
5:35 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 21m • 4 changes
11:38 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
5:35 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 21m • 4 changes
11:38 AM → 3:29 PM
3h 51m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
5:35 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 21m • 4 changes
11:38 AM → 3:29 PM
3h 51m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
5:35 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

11:38 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 11:02 PM
3h 59m • 4 changes
8:38 PM → 11:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

11:38 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 4 changes
7:03 PM → 11:29 PM
4h 26m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Zug? 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 Zug, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zug via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 4h 19m.

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