The average train between Besançon and Zurich takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Zurich. 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 Zurich. 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 Zurich at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Zurich station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Besançon to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Besançon to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Besançon and Zurich is 191.3 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zürich HB via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 3h 35m.