The average train between Lausanne and Besançon takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Frasne station and Mouchard station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Lausanne to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Lausanne and Besançon is 93.9 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Besancon Viotte via Frasne and Mouchard in around 3h 34m.
