Zürich HB to Besançon Trains

Zürich HB to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zürich HB and Besançon takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zürich HB 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 14m
Duration: 262 km
Distance: €84
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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

3h 26m

€66–179

Zürich HB to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zürich HB and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:34 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

7:34 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes

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