Lucerne to Besançon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Besançon takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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.

6h 13m
Duration: 266 km
Distance: €88
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv

4h 19m

€67–136

Lucerne to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lucerne and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:54 AM → 11:17 AM
6h 23m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:52 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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