Switzerland to Besançon Trains

Switzerland to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Besançon takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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.

5h 21m
Duration: 263 km
Distance: €89
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv

4h 26m

€70–120

Switzerland to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Switzerland and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:27 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
3:27 PM → 6:55 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:27 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
3:27 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
6:27 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
12h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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