The average train between Olten and Besançon takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Olten 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 Olten and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Olten is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Olten 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 Olten to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Olten to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Olten to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Olten and Besançon is 142.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 2m.