The average train between Geneva and Besançon takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 twice daily between Geneva and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Lausanne and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Besançon station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Geneva to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Geneva to Besançon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Geneva and Besançon is 116.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Besancon Viotte via Lausanne, Frasne, and Mouchard in around 5h 22m.
