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Lucerne to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Besançon takes 6h 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
Duration
266 km
Distance
€87
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
4h 18m
€66–131

Lucerne to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 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 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 18m.

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