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The average train between Locarno and Besançon takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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.

9h 42m
Duration
435 km
Distance
€151
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Locarno to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Locarno and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Besançon at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 37m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 40m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)15h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 40m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 50m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 37m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 40m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 37m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 7m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)15h 6m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 37m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 40m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 10m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Besancon Viotte via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 54m.

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