The average train between Lago di Como and Besançon takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lago di Como 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 Lago di Como and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lago di Como is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Besançon at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lago di Como 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 Lago di Como to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Zürich HB station and Mulhouse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Lago di Como to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Lago di Como to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Lago di Como and Besançon is 283.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h.