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Lugano to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Besançon takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 3m
Duration
438 km
Distance
€146
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
6h 15m
€106–277

Lugano to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lugano and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Besancon Viotte via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 15m.

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