The average train between Sion and Besançon takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Sion 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 twice daily between Sion and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sion is at 3:02 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Lausanne and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sion to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Lausanne station, Frasne station and Mouchard station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Sion to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
Sion to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Sion and Besançon is 152.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Besancon Viotte via Lausanne, Frasne, and Mouchard in around 5h 41m.
