The average train between Fribourg and Besançon takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Fribourg to Besançon. 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 5 times a day between Fribourg and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fribourg is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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3h 49m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Fribourg to Besançon? 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 Fribourg to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Fribourg to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Fribourg to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Fribourg and Besançon is 99.2 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Besancon Viotte via Bern, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 12m.