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The average train between Lucerne and Besançon takes 6h 5m 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.
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 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 58m • 3 changes4h 1m • 3 changes4h 58m • 3 changes5h • 3 changes4h 58m • 3 changes3h 28m • 3 changes6h 23m • 3 changes4h 58m • 3 changes5h • 3 changes4h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Lucerne to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Besançon is 174.4 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 25m.
